The Texas Department of Criminal Justice needs structural transformation, as do the courts and the law. Here’s some of the evidence. TAKEAWAYS FROM ROBERSON HEARING: Robert Roberson was convicted of murder more than 20 years ago and was sentenced to death. He was scheduled to be executed in late November despite new evidence. The Parole […]
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Folks all across the political spectrum agree that Texas prisons are in need of change. In fact, that’s the case around the country. Of course, agreement is just the first step and that is where the discussion usually ends. However, there are a few people who have thought through the issue and crafted a plan.
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“The true measure of our character is how we treat the poor, the disfavored, the accused, the incarcerated, and the condemned.” Bryan Stevenson INTRODUCTION Fair Changes is an informal alliance of current and former adults in custody and other advocates supportive of the American ideal of EQUAL JUSTICE UNDER LAW. Our interest covers all aspects
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The mandate of the Criminal Justice Legislative Oversight is: “…..to provide objective research, analysis, and recommendations to help guide criminal justice policies.” That guidance will come………..” not later than January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the committee shall submit a report that contains the recommendations described by Section 328.004 (a)(2)” That is a huge and
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