When Watchdogs Are Compromised: Safe Harbor, Allegan County, and a System Protecting Itself
Allegan County has long prided itself on being “tough on crime,” (we all know what that really means) but the…
Rita Williams
Rita Williams is a Michigan-based judicial oversight analyst and founder of Clutch Justice, an investigative platform focused on court system accountability, sentencing integrity, and SCAO policy. Her work examines how courts, policies, and administrative systems operate in practice, with a focus on where process breaks down and harm is created. Drawing on lived experience and systems-level analysis, she writes to make legal structures more readable, expose institutional gaps, and advocate for reforms grounded in both evidence and human impact. Rita’s writing bridges legal analysis, institutional critique, and public education, with a consistent focus on accountability without losing sight of the people most affected by the justice system.
Jailbroken Tablets in MDOC: How Smuggling Shifted Policies
In light of a recent Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) tablet story, I thought it was worth discussing exactly how…
From Protest Songs to Pop Anthems: Why Art Still Matters in the Fight for Justice
And baby, that’s show business for you. Join clutch for a special 4-day series in celebration of Taylor Swift’s 12th Album,…
Surviving Public Judgment: What Taylor Swift’s New Album Teaches About Mental Health Stigma and Justice Reform
And baby, that’s show business for you. Join clutch for a special 4-day series in celebration of Taylor Swift’s 12th…
Haunting Injustice: What Horror Movies Reveal the Truth About Our Criminal Legal System
The Monsters Were Always Real. Every Halloween, we gather around our screens to scream at ghosts, vampires, masked killers, and…
Unlocking the Past: How to Use Newspapers.com for OSINT and Investigative Research
Note: This post contains affiliate links. Thank you, Newspapers.com! If you’re an investigator, journalist, or justice reform advocate, old newspapers are…
Unlocking Justice: A New Book Shows How Data Can Confront Inequity and Inspire Change
Chad Topaz is on A Mission: Bringing Light to Injustice With Data Ida B. Wells once said, “The way to right…
Tough on Crime Means Dumb on Data – Why We Need Smart Justice
Politicians love to pound the table and declare themselves “tough on crime.” It’s the oldest applause line in American politics. But…
Memphis Law Student Challenges City Over Police Secrecy — and It Could Change Public Access Forever
If you’ve been following Clutch Justice, you already know Tyler Foster, the sharp legal mind who joined us for a Clutch…
Reducing Recidivism: Programs and Reforms That Work
America’s prisons don’t just punish; they recycle people. Far too often, individuals return to society without the tools, support, or…
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