Governors State University has unveiled an advisory board for its master’s degree program in criminal justice, aiming to have this six-member team steer the school through a swiftly evolving focus. Criminal justice reform is a constant topic of discussion in Illinois and across the nation, with lawmakers debating issues like cash bail, minor drug offense …
With an overwhelming majority of Bronx voters expressing a desire to leave New York entirely, compared to a lesser percentage of voters statewide, it raises concerns about the county’s influential figure, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. The survey conducted by Unite NY, a nonpartisan organization focused on voter issues, reveals that a dysfunctional government is a …
HTML tags are kept as-is. Here’s an ironic coincidence. Almost simultaneously, a deranged individual was attacking people with a board near the Brooklyn Bridge on Wednesday, while Governor Kathy Hochul declared it to be Pretrial Probation and Parole Supervision Week in the Empire State. This decision seems like a good move on the surface since …
End Court’s Homeless Meddling: The US Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit has been identified as a significant contributor to the issue of homeless camps on the West Coast, argues the Washington Examiner editorial board. In the case of Martin v. Boise, the 9th Circuit used the Eighth Amendment to prevent cities from enforcing …
An Urgent Call for Action: Addressing the Flaws in New York State’s Justice System The current situation in the New York state Legislature necessitates immediate attention and reform. The prevailing practice of leniency towards criminals while hindering the effectiveness of law enforcement and prosecutors is proving to be ineffective, perpetuating a system that fails to …
Governor Kathy Hochul has accurately pointed out that the problematic “reforms” that have caused a surge in crime were implemented by her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo. However, it is unrealistic for her to believe that she has completely resolved the situation. In a recent statement, the governor boasted about delaying the budget for an entire month …
The New York state Legislature continues its persistent campaign to disrespect and damage the rights of crime victims, while simultaneously making it exceedingly difficult to hold convicted criminals accountable for their actions. The latest bill, aptly named the “Wrongful Conviction Act,” may be the most egregious of them all. Rushed and hastily drafted, this last-minute …