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Sentencing Law and Policy: A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of Marijuana Reform

Sentencing Law and Policy: A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of Marijuana Reform
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Insider-Only Police Chief Hiring May Violate Civil Rights Law — ProPublica

After a WBUR and ProPublica investigation, officials say insider-only hiring practices in police departments like Revere’s may limit diversity and violate the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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Pregnant in Prison MD Legislation Proposes Alternatives / Public News Service

Maryland could become the second state in the nation to provide specific support for the health and well-being of incarcerated people who are pregnant and their newborns. In the next General Assembly, a bill will recommend community-based alternatives to jail or prison for pregnant women with nonviolent offenses, for up to one year after the birth. Current Maryland law requires separating an incarcerated mother and infant after two to three days. .

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MD Bill Would Boost Support for Incarcerated Parents

BALTIMORE With Maryland s General Assembly session set to start next month, a new proposed bill aims to help nonviolent offenders continue in their caretaking roles after sentencing. Sponsored by Del. Lesley Lopez, D-Montgomery, and Sen. .

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Maryland Ends Governors Ability to Halt Parole / Public News Service

ANNAPOLIS, Md. Maryland lawmakers voted this week to repeal the governor s ability to reject parole decisions for people serving life sentences, taking itself off a list of just three states where governors have that power. Monica Cooper, executive director of the Maryland Justice Project, said for years, state delegates have put forward legislation to end the practice, which disproportionately impacted African Americans. .

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