Reporting on Criminal Justice

PBS NewsHour
How Obama left his mark on the criminal justice system
Obama’s legacy in crime reduction, law and order and curbing police violence.

PBS NEWSHOUR
Trump stance on illegal immigration may aid private prisons
Some analysts believe the prison population could climb under the Donald Trump administration, and the stock market seems to agree.
PBS NEWSHOUR
Virginia governor restores voting rights for 13,000 felons
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe has again restored the voting rights of about 13,000 felons after his previous attempt was blocked by the state’s Supreme Court.
NPR
How Clinton and Trump come down on law and order
Law and order has been a major theme this year on the campaign trail. But that means very different things to the two major party presidential candidates.
PBS NewsHour
An inside look at Obama’s criminal justice reforms
Top senators revealed a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill on Thursday.
Reporting on Drug Use

NPR
Presidential candidates on legalizing Marijuana
NPR takes a look at where the presidential candidates stand on the issue of legal pot.

NPR
DEA rejects attempt to loosen federal restrictions on mar...
The Obama administration has denied a bid by two Democratic governors to reconsider how it treats marijuana under federal drug control laws.

NPR
Presidential candidates confront obstacles to opioid addi...
One major problem is accessing treatment when someone who needs it is ready to receive it.
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