Norfolk Elects Prosecutor Who Says Crime Is a “Symptom of Structural Racism” Virginia’s primaries on Tuesday saw Ramin Fatehi clinch the Democratic nomination for Commonwealth Attorney in Norfolk, the site of a major showdown over reform in 2019. He is unchallenged in November. Daniel Nichanian Jun 10, 2021
The Battle for D.A. Is Testing Philadelphia’s Commitment to Reform Larry Krasner ended an era of tough-on-crime policies in the DA’s office and sparked a nationwide movement. Now voters will decide whether to continue on this path. Maura Ewing May 17, 2021
Philly’s Judge Elections This Month Have the Power To Change the City Activists are backing judge candidates in Philadelphia’s May 18 primary who want to reduce the use of cash bail, avoid long sentences, and bolster tenant protections. Maura Ewing May 06, 2021
How Pittsburgh Activists Are Seizing a Rare Chance To Reshape Courts Grassroots groups are backing a slate of judge candidates in the May 18 primary. If elected, they could curb bail, high sentences, and other drivers of mass incarceration. Sam Mellins Apr 29, 2021
In Nation’s Incarceration Capital, a New D.A. Is Freeing People From Prison New Orleans DA Jason Williams is making changes to remedy excessive sentencing, obstacles to parole, and convictions made by nonunanimous juries. Katie Jane Fernelius Apr 21, 2021
Let Civilians Run for Sheriff Again, New California Bill Proposes The measure may pave the way for more sheriff candidates who want to challenge mass incarceration, but are currently banned from running. Katie Jane Fernelius Feb 01, 2021
How Public Defenders Rocked Las Vegas Judge Elections Community organizing in Nevada’s Clark County helped judicial candidates "flip the bench" to challenge cash bail and mass incarceration. Sam Mellins Dec 21, 2020
How Criminal Justice Reform Fared at the Ballot Box on Tuesday Voters elected new sheriffs and DAs who’ve vowed to challenge mass incarceration and ICE, and they approved initiatives to curtail drug criminalization and expand voting rights. Daniel Nichanian, Anna Simonton Nov 05, 2020
