
Illinois juvenile jails woefully under staffed, report says
According to a report released Thursday, July 28, by the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, the state's eight juvenile detention centers have "serious deficiencies."

House to vote on crack-cocaine sentencing laws
The House of Representatives may take action this week to drastically reduce inequality in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine users.

Mumia case receives setback
A new petition campaign is being organized, calling on Attorney General Eric Holder and President Obama to investigate civil rights violations.

