Julie Gunnigle Wins the Democratic Primary for Maricopa County Attorney
The race is set for the Maricopa County Attorney. Democratic Candidate Julie Gunnigle will Face Allister Adel in the November General Election.
New Non-Profit Organization Focused on Creating Oversight, Transparency, and Accountability in the Arizona Department of Corrections
A newly formed non-profit organization of directly impacted people is working to educate the public and state lawmakers on the need for oversight, transparency, and accountability in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry.
The Call Series: Episode 4 Part 5 – A Closer Look at the Real Scope of the Problems and Effective Solutions
Part one of a five part series explaining the size and scope of the Arizona Department of Corrections the threat of a massive COVID19 outbreak in facilities and surrounding communities.
The Call Series: Episode 4 Part 4 – A Closer Look at Inmate Housing and Living Conditions
Part one of a five part series explaining the size and scope of the Arizona Department of Corrections the threat of a massive COVID19 outbreak in facilities and surrounding communities.
The Call Series: Episode 4 Part 3 – Taking a Closer Look at Some Rural Complexes
Part one of a five part series explaining the size and scope of the Arizona Department of Corrections the threat of a massive COVID19 outbreak in facilities and surrounding communities.
The Call Series: Episode 4 Part 2 – Understanding the Command and Control Structure in the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation, and Reentry.
The Call Series: Episode 4 Part 2 – Understanding the Size and Scope of the Arizona Department of Corrections.
American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona Holds The Second Annual People not Prisons Event at the Arizona State Capitol
American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona Smart Justice Campaign held its second annual People not Prisons vigil at the State Capitol.
Rock Legend Wayne Kramer Appears at Criminal Justice Reform Events in Phoenix
Wayne Kramer, lead guitarist and founding member of the Detroit rock band MC5, appeared at two events in Phoenix on January 20 and 21, 2020, to support legislation being advocated by Arizona criminal justice organizations.
Local Criminal Justice Reform Groups Host Second Annual Event at the State Capitol
On January 21, 2020, multiple criminal justice reform groups from around the state are converging on the state capitol for the second annual ReFraming Justice Day event.
New Mandatory Minimum Bill Targeting Fentanyl and Heroin Receives Criticism and “Yes” Votes
House Bill 2036 (HB2036) is legislation that attempts to address the opiate crisis in the state. The bill calls for a graduated series of mandatory minimum sentences for people that possess a narcotic drug in an amount in excess of 1 gram or otherwise determined to be an amount for sale that contains any amount of Fentanyl, heroin, Carfentanil or a Fentanyl Mimetic