Student Justice Alliance

Democracy Diverted: How Politicians Win Elections By Losing Voters Our new article exposes how modern voter suppression echoes Jim Crow tactics. From gerrymandering to poll closures, democracy is under threat. "For politicians, the idea is simple: win elections without winning votes." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/enF3U2Ri

Maryland faces a critical challenge with its 40% recidivism rate, ranking in the bottom half of all states. Our latest article examines the state's criminal justice crisis and recent policy changes, including expanded higher education opportunities in prisons, the creation of the Office of the Correctional Ombudsman, and controversial expansion of juvenile detention jurisdiction. We explore how these changes might affect recidivism rates, racial disparities, and the future of criminal justice reform in Maryland. As Governor Wes Moore states, the budget "defines our values." But do recent policy decisions truly reflect a commitment to rehabilitation and support? Read our full analysis and join the conversation on how we can build a more effective and equitable criminal justice system in Maryland. READ: https://lnkd.in/exCmWmpZ #CriminalJusticeReform #MarylandPolicy #Recidivism #JuvenileJustice #PrisonReform

As the 2024 Democratic National Convention occurs right now, we take a look back at President Obama's keynote address 20 years earlier. "If there's an Arab American family being rounded up without benefit of an attorney or due process, that threatens my civil liberties. It's that fundamental belief - I am my brother's keeper, I am my sister's keeper - that makes this country work." His statement echoes one spoken by Martin Luther King Jr. years earlier and one that guides the Student Justice Alliance's mission: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” From articles shining light on necessary criminal justice reform and equal access to justice, to Lawbert, our AI-powered legal tool, we hope to prevent acts of injustice happening around us as if they were happening to ourselves. Check out our vision: https://lnkd.in/eu4WDDEa