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Records Show Massive Disenfranchisement and Racial Disparities in 2022 Texas Primary

After Texas enacted a law in 2021 aimed at making it harder to vote by mail, thousands of mail ballot applications and mail ballots were rejected, with a particularly harsh impact on voters of color.
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- October 20, 2022
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State Supreme Court Diversity — May 2022 Update

A diverse bench is crucial to achieving a fair system of justice and promoting public trust in our courts. Across the country, state supreme courts continue to fail to reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.
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- May 20, 2022
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Breaking Down Biden’s Order to Eliminate DOJ Private Prison Contracts

The executive order is limited and creates some unintended consequences.
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- August 27, 2021
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How to Improve the New York City Board of Elections Right Away

State lawmakers can take steps now to make the dysfunctional board more efficient and accountable.
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- July 27, 2021
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Parole Reform and ‘Clean Slate’ in New York

The legislature’s hard work to build a fairer criminal justice system remains incomplete without policies that help people returning home from prison.
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- April 21, 2021
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State Supreme Court Diversity — April 2021 Update

Across the country, state supreme courts fail to reflect the diversity of the communities they serve and the diversity of the legal profession.
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- April 20, 2021
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Covid-19 Has Made Reentry and Life After Prison Even Harder

The pandemic adds more challenges for people with a criminal record, especially for those recently released from prison.
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- February 10, 2021
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When Police Surveillance Meets the ‘Internet of Things’

Doorbell cameras, smart thermostats, digital assistants, and other always-on devices open up a whole new world of privacy risks when the government has access to their data.
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- December 16, 2020
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2020’s Lessons for Election Security

This year’s unprecedented vote showed what works, what doesn’t, and what we need to do to keep future elections secure.
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- December 16, 2020
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What’s Keeping Thousands in Prison During Covid-19

Procedural hurdles and tough legal standards are preventing incarcerated people from going to federal court for pandemic relief.
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- July 22, 2020