Voting Rights Groups to U.S. Supreme Court: Ohio’s Method of Purging Voters Is Illegal
The groups argue that the Buckeye State’s purge process defies voter protections outlined in the National Voter Registration Act.
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New FBI Numbers for 2016: Overall Crime Down, Uptick in Murder Rate
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s latest Uniform Crime Report found that the overall crime rate fell for the 15th year in a row in 2016. It also found the national murder rate increased, due in part to upticks in cities like Chicago. -
Senate Leaders Announce Plans to Reintroduce Bill on Criminal Justice Reform
Congress’ previous Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act increased judicial discretion in sentencing, reduced sentences for some nonviolent drug offenders, and expanded reentry services for prisoners.
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