Low-income households could be eligible for free or reduced internet service under a new federal program
And a bill in Congress that would ban hair discrimination
Hard Reset: This short moment in court can have a lasting impact on criminal cases
And how Harvard University is addressing its ties to slavery
After arrest, low-income defendants may spend weeks or months in jail before they can request a lower bond
In many courts, defendants don’t have access to public defenders during first appearances, pushing back when they can ask for reduced bail or release from jail
Hard Reset: A new Oklahoma law criminalizes abortion
Texas residents have relied on Oklahoma abortion providers after the procedure essentially became illegal in the Lone Star State
Five ways communities can use jails less
Local jails are crowded in the United States. Here’s what communities and states can do to jail people less