Meek Mill and Jay-Z Take on Prison Reform with the Launch of REFORM Alliance

Rejani KingStaff Writer Criminal justice reform in the United States has been long overdue for the Black community. It is not surprising that racial bias still exists in the justice system, because the rate at which Black Americans are incarcerated is alarming. According to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the United States makes up approximately five percent of the world’s population … Continue reading Meek Mill and Jay-Z Take on Prison Reform with the Launch of REFORM Alliance

Texas Bill to End Jail Time for People Unable to Pay Fines

Kevin Liu Staff Writer Texas Legislature is now making it easier for people who cannot pay their traffic tickets by providing alternative payments. The state passed a bill that requires courts to ask whether people can afford to pay traffic tickets and other minor fines and offer alternatives to jail time if they cannot. Senate Bill 1913, introduced by Dem. state Sen. Judith Zaffirini, allows … Continue reading Texas Bill to End Jail Time for People Unable to Pay Fines