Justice Reform Foundation Founder Justin Magnuson Champions “Stories of Injustice”
DALLAS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Justin Magnuson, President of the Justice Reform Foundation (JRF), has just announced the foundations newest initiative. The program, which has been aptly named “Stories of Injustice”, will offer individuals who have been treated unjustly by the criminal justice system a blogging space within the JRF website for […]
The Impact of Racial Disparities on the Justice System
In every society, the justice system plays a pivotal role in maintaining order, protecting citizens, and administering punishments for crimes committed. However, the effectiveness and credibility of these systems can be called into question when certain groups are disproportionately affected by their procedures. One such concern is racial disparities in the justice system—an issue that […]
Prosecutorial Misconduct
“The prosecutor has more control over life, liberty and reputation than any other person in America.” – Former U.S. Attorney General and Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson
Unlawful Pretrial Detention
“One of the most obvious and egregious forms of unjust detainment is detention without trial.”
“Bail reform is working. Why are Democrats running away from it?”
“Scrapping bail for low-level offenses has proved that you can maximize freedom while not endangering public safety.”
“Criminal Justice Reform That Prioritizes Public Safety Is Bipartisan—and Winning | Opinion”
“Public safety remained one of the most pressing issues in the midterm elections, and much has been written about how tough-on-crime tactics lost.”
“For the exonerated, compensation is a battle for stability and dignity”
“Currently, 38 states plus the District of Columbia have statutes to compensate exonerees for their wrongful convictions, but the process can take years and varies across states.”
“Anti-Bail Activist Attorneys Seek Court Order to End Felony Pretrial Detentions in Harris County”
“Activist attorneys want a federal judge to enjoin the sheriff and county from following state law on detention of felony suspects in Harris County.”
“Christmas bailouts by Meek Mill, bail funds bring Philadelphians home for the holiday”
“‘No one should have to spend the holidays in jail simply because they can’t afford bail,’ Meek Mill said in a statement, ‘and no child should be without their parents during this time.'”
“I Spent 25 Years in Prison for Marijuana Charges. Biden’s Pardon Is Not Enough”
“…this pardon will not do anything for the thousands in city jails, county jails, or state penitentiaries. Those incarcerated on these local levels are not benefiting from this pardon.”
