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 Carolyn Kaster
July 31, 2020 | 4:13 PM

Report: Probation, parole ‘feed mass incarceration,’ and the ‘problem is particularly acute’ in Pa.

Pennsylvania is one of three states featured in a new report that details how probation and parole have swelled U.S. prison populations by “often [setting] people up to fail.” 

By An-Li Herring/WESA
 Alex Brandon
July 14, 2020 | 11:21 AM

ACLU demands AG William Barr name special prosecutor to probe Lafayette Square crackdown

The group argues Barr has a conflict of interest in overseeing any investigation, given his role in issuing an order to federal law enforcement to disperse the crowd.
By Carrie Johnson/NPR
 Chris Carlson
May 21, 2020 | 5:42 AM

ICE faces new lawsuit over Pennsylvania arrest records

Advocates are suing Immigration and Customs Enforcement for a window into agents’ arrest tactics.
By Alanna Elder

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 Eric Gay
May 2, 2020 | 8:37 AM

ACLU calls for release of oregnant inmates during the coronavirus pandemic

Advocates point to the case of Andrea Circle Bear, who died of COVID-19 on Tuesday in federal custody.
By Sarah McCammon/NPR
 Matt Rourke
December 10, 2019 | 3:22 PM

Probation reform bill passes Pa. House Committee, but undergoes major changes first

By An-Li Herring/WESA
 Emma Lee
November 19, 2019 | 10:25 PM

State House moves to protect prison guards by cracking down on inmates

Among other things, the measures would impose longer sentences for assaulting guards, and punish inmates for a broader range of crimes.
By Katie Meyer
 Keith Srakocic
November 19, 2019 | 5:21 AM

Pa. Supreme Court to consider demand that State Police disclose social media monitoring policy

ACLU: “This is an investigation into your First Amendment-protected activities."
By An-Li Herring/WESA
 Jacqueline Larma
November 18, 2019 | 3:13 PM

Pennsylvania will stop keeping death-row inmates in indefinite solitary confinement

They’ll now get at least 42½ hours per week out of their cell, and will be allowed to eat and attend religious services with other inmates.  
By Katie Meyer
 Matt Rourke
November 4, 2019 | 7:18 PM

State Supreme Court confirms, Marsy’s Law votes won’t be certified

Voters can cast ballots on the proposed amendment, but the state won’t do an official count until courts decide whether the victims’ rights proposal is constitutional.
By Katie Meyer
 Sarah Kovash
October 30, 2019 | 6:56 PM

Court to decide if probationers can use medical marijuana

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will decide whether people on probation and other forms of supervision can use cannabis if they are registered in Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program.

By The Associated Press
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