The Constitutional Crisis We Ignored: How Americans Surrendered Their Republic
Guest Contributor This piece was written by Mikhail Threecrow, a litigator turned fiction author. His writing is available at threecrowbooks.com….
IGNITE Proves Jail Education Works: How a Michigan Program Is Reducing Misconduct and Recidivism
Direct Answer A peer-reviewed NBER study of the IGNITE program at Genesee County Jail in Flint, Michigan found a 25%…
5 Criminal Justice System Myths
Direct Answer The criminal justice system is not what television taught most people to expect. It is not designed to…
What is an Amicus Brief?
Direct Answer An amicus curiae brief — Latin for “friend of the court” — is a document filed in a…
MDOC Whistleblower Lawsuit Exposes Sexual Abuse, Retaliation, and Lack of Oversight
Direct Answer A former Michigan Department of Corrections employee has filed a federal lawsuit alleging sexual coercion by the department’s…
Why Better Data Is the Key to Accountable, Effective Prosecution
The future of fair, accountable, and effective prosecution lies in a surprising place: better data and way better decision-making. A white…
Letters That Can Save a Life: Why Commutation Support Letters Matter
Guest Contributor This piece was written by Ally Micelli, a contributing writer at Clutch Justice whose work focuses on wrongful…
When “Economic Development” Means Displacement: Who Really Profits From Urban Growth
Direct Answer “Economic development” in most American cities operates through a closed-loop system connecting real estate developers, political leaders, and…
$2.50 to Jail: How America Criminalizes Poverty Through Low-Level Misdemeanors
Direct Answer A Portland, Oregon woman spent 183 days in custody — at a cost exceeding $26,000 to taxpayers —…
How to Court Watch as a Criminal Justice Reform Advocate
Direct Answer Court watching — community members attending and systematically documenting public court proceedings — is one of the most…
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