Feb 6 Cory Booker Wants DOJ to Probe Discrimination in Setting of Prison Sentences The senator says some algorithms use race and socioeconomic status to determine prison sentences. By Madina Toure
Feb 11 Is Shutting Down Rikers Island a Dream or a Fantasy? Ms. Mark-Viverito is seeking to get the journey started by naming former Chief Justice Jonathan Lippman to head an independent commission to study the current operations at Rikers. By Jillian Jorgensen
Oct 23 After Police Officer’s Death, de Blasio Calls for Tougher Bail Laws Mayor Bill de Blasio said judges should consider dangerousness while setting bail or sentencing them to drug treatment instead of prison. By Jillian Jorgensen