By: Audrey Blakley More than half a million people sat in U.S. jails mid-2020. [1] Shockingly, this figure has actually decreased from years prior. [2] While the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to this unusual drop, the pandemic also exposed this population to risk of infection and death. [3] It is important to note that most people... Continue Reading →

By: Tor Hawley On November 3, 2020 Arizona voters historically passed Prop 207 which would decriminalize marijuana in a number of meaningful ways. [1] While the statute will benefit the state budget, schools, dispensary owners, and recreational use, the statute is most progressive in its expungement offer. [2] Beginning July 12, 2021 persons previously charged... Continue Reading →

By: Bryan Shapiro The future of those convicted of a crime is one of added pressure and constraints from society. With restrictions on the right to vote, to the right to defend yourself with a firearm, and even where to live, those convicted of crime face hardship at every corner as they are reentering society.... Continue Reading →

By: Kelsey Whalen Every state, with the exception of Montana, has an employment at-will presumption. Employment at-will means an employee can be terminated at any time for any reason (except an illegal reason) or for no reason at all. Employees may also quit at any time without providing notice. Additionally, laws have been implemented that... Continue Reading →

By: Dayna Rauliuk One out of five people in prison or jail are locked up for a drug offense, and on any given day almost half a million people are incarcerated for non-violent drug offenses. In 1971, President Nixon declared a war on drugs, which led to the establishment of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)... Continue Reading →