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Court Upholds Mississippi’s Jim Crow-Era Lifetime Voting Ban
“Imagine if even a fraction of those individuals could vote,” says a Mississippi advocate who is working to challenge the state’s policy of permanent felony [more…]
Before Executing a Muslim Man, Alabama Denied Many of His Final Religious Requests
Keith Gavin made several requests regarding his final moments, all reflecting his Islamic faith. However, the prison largely ignored these requests, continuing a pattern of [more…]
Your Guide to Arizona’s Primaries: Election Deniers Abound
Disagreement Among Tucson Sheriff Candidates Over Local-Federal Immigration Enforcement Pascal Sabino | July 25, 2024 Update (July 31): Chris Nanos won the Democratic primary for [more…]
New Hampshire Republicans Try to Require Proof of Citizenship to Register to Vote
The bill, part of a nationwide wave of conservative proposals fueled by Donald Trump’s false allegations of voter fraud, risks disenfranchising many eligible voters. The [more…]
Californians With Family in Prison Inspire Legislation to Remove Barriers to Visitation
People impacted by incarceration championed bills this session to limit when visits can be blocked and reduce the exorbitant cost of sharing meals with loved [more…]
Florida Sheriff Backtracks on Reform to Stop Arrests for Minor Traffic Offenses
Gregory Tony, a DeSantis appointee, restricted Broward County deputies’ ability to cite people instead of jailing them. His Democratic primary in August may decide the [more…]
“What’s More Extraordinary and Compelling?”
Women who suffered sexual abuse at the hands of guards at a notorious federal prison in California are now seeking compassionate release. When Kendra Drysdale [more…]
“Designed to be Cruel”: How Grants Pass Will Ramp Up the Policing of Homelessness
The Supreme Court blessed bans on sleeping outdoors. In a Bolts roundtable, three experts explain that this may encourage aggressive policing over long-term housing solutions. The U.S. [more…]
How Voting Works in the U.K. and France: Your Questions Answered
On the eve of the French and British elections, Bolts responds to 10 reader questions on how they differ from the U.S. on voter registration, disenfranchisement, proxy [more…]
A New Boundary Sends Suburban Colorado Down Opposite Paths on Prosecution
Colorado split its largest judicial district. Now the more liberal Arapahoe County is likely to elect a reform-minded DA; Douglas County may bring a punitive [more…]
