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25 Babies and Toddlers Are in ICE Custody on an Average Day

On an average day under Trump, ICE has 25 children aged 3 or younger in custody. In total, at least 500 babies and toddlers have been detained.

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They Asked for Help. Instead, They Died in Solitary.

An investigation found there were at least 47 suicides in solitary confinement in Mississippi, where cries for mental health care were met with isolation and punishment.

Isolated DetentionMental Illness

The San Quentin Prison Album That Should Have Been a Classic

Ike White’s “Changin’ Times” spans soul, rock, pop and jazz. On its 50th anniversary, it’s finally getting its due.

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How The Supreme Court Is Tightening Early Prison Release

In recent decisions, the justices restricted the bipartisan First Step Act that President Donald Trump signed in his first term.

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I Have No Way to Pay My Six-Figure Restitution

A criminal court sentenced Harold Doby III to a $155,000 restitution. Falling behind could send him back to prison.

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