Important op-ed urging the NY state legislature to better resource problem solving courts, community-based mental health treatment, and supportive housing. As Alvin Bragg writes, “We must do better.”

Misdemeanors remain over 3/4 of the criminal legal system; while over 50% ultimately are dismissed, “the process itself is punishment, leading to loss of jobs & other adverse consequences.” We need supports & alternatives to arrest. TY ⁦Brennan Center⁩ Dr Josie Hahn

Depressing topic but good to have the chance to talk a bit about the Independent Investigations into Serious Incidents in Prisons I've done over the last few years and what we can learn from them. Thanks Marianne Moore for the opportunity Justice Studio

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Our new Brennan Center report on bail reform highlights the need for data-driven policy decisions to prevent rollbacks driven by misconceptions. We should work towards a system where wealth does not determine freedom bit.ly/3vB6uhS

It’s not too late to sign up for today’s virtual conversation to learn more about the Brennan Center’s new report examining data on misdemeanors, the primary entry point into the criminal justice system.

CHERRY BLOSSOM UPDATE: Japan to gift 250 cherry trees to D.C. to help replace those that are being ripped out this summer for construction work, Japan's prime minister announces at the White House. wtop.com/cherry-blossom…

If you’re interested in learning how lawyers can help safeguard the 2024 election, join me at New York City Bar next Tuesday with Sec. Jeh Johnson, Ben Ginsberg, Wendy Weiser and Anna Chu (She/Her), Brennan Center #Wethevote , #EOLDN
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Nearly 500K individuals sit in US jails awaiting trial, largely due to unaffordable bail. Reform efforts continue to face political resistance & implementation issues. Read our latest report on what five states can teach us about bail reform: bit.ly/3vB6uhS

Gov, your nation is behind you and every single Marylander as we rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge together.

Watching the solar eclipse from prison in 2017 reminded me I was still part of the world. Alive, not merely existing.

My latest piece here. daily.jstor.org/watching-an-ec…

At a rally on Tuesday, the former President once again claimed that the US is battling a “migrant crime wave” despite no evidence supporting this. We’ve discussed this dangerous campaign rhetoric before and why voters should focus on the facts
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'At least a half-dozen states have introduced legislation this year that would either clearly ban firearms at polling locations or expand existing restrictions,' 19thnews reports. Robyn Sanders spoke about this emerging trend in legislation in 2024 bit.ly/3TPBORZ

The YTD murder dashboard is now online with 2024 data covering 186 cities. Murder is down 20.8% in our city sample.

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Today, Excessive Punishment was released by Columbia Univ Press. This anthology explores and reimagines the U.S. criminal legal system. My chapter focuses on how fines & fees serve as a permanent punishment for many people. #PoundOfFlesh Brennan Center UW College of Arts & Sciences

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Commonwealth Club World Affairs last night in support of TLM and the Brennan Center for Justice. Checkr Brennan Center

Yesterday, Excessive Punishment was released by Columbia Univ Press. This anthology explores and reimagines the U.S. justice system. I wrote about why punishing kids with adults in prison is excessive punishment.

Thank you Lauren-Brooke (L.B.) Eisen and the Brennan Center.

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This morning I was listening to ⁦WNYC 🎙⁩ and ⁦Matt Katz⁩ talking about the history of abuse on #Rikers which is exactly what I wrote about in Excessive Punishment, my own personal experience. I not only speak for myself I speak for others cup.columbia.edu/book/excessive…

'Our communities must address violence and harm. But we need to prioritize reducing crime in ways that are fair, just, practical, and don't imprison people needlessly,' writes Lauren-Brooke (L.B.) Eisen (@BrennanCenter) in an op-ed for @newsweek: ow.ly/JXpc50R8lWP

The new book, Excessive Punishment: How the Justice System Creates Mass Incarceration, explores the social costs of excessive punishment. Join several contributors of the book at a live virtual event on Apr 17 at 3pm ET. Register here: bit.ly/43GHqT8

Today,⁩ Excessive Punishment was released by Columbia Univ Press after nearly four years of shepardship by ⁦Lauren-Brooke (L.B.) Eisen⁩. Honored to coauthor with ⁦Hernandez D. Stroud⁩ and be a small part of bringing ⁦her vision to life! ⁦Brennan Center⁩ cup.columbia.edu/book/excessive…