The Senate shouldn’t confirm a single Trump judge
As long as Trump blows off court rulings and threatens judges, the Senate shouldn’t be confirming any nominees he puts forward – including the one for Kentucky
Criminal Justice
Rural KY counties are building more jails, data show
And who’s filling the cells? People charged with misdemeanors and non-violent offenses.
Kentucky re-entry services programs struggle to secure funding
Even while we spend enormous amounts on incarcerating people
KY kids, economy would gain if lawmakers adopt alternatives to imprisoning parents
Both ends of political spectrum see value in community-based options for preserving families
KyPolicy releases comprehensive report on juvenile justice in Kentucky
Titled “Children in the Balance,” the report outlines both gains and threats to the juvenile detention system
McConnell is upset that three federal judges rescinded resignations and foiled his plans
The master of injecting politics into the judiciary can’t believe some judges don’t want to be replaced by Trump’s picks.
Private Prisons Should Stay Out of Kentucky
In 2013, our state got out of the private prison business. On economic grounds, on effectiveness grounds, and especially on moral grounds, it was the right decision. Today, that decision is being challenged, both by lobbyists looking to expand back into Kentucky, and by government officials forgetting the lessons of
