Injustice Watch is dedicated to undertaking research into causes of systemic injustice, and helping point the path to a more just society.
The state Supreme Court is urged to reform the bail system statewide, ensuring that defendants would not be held in custody awaiting trial only because of their poverty.
Injustice Watch joined forces with other news organizations to examine why innocent people would plead guilty to crimes. At times, it is the logical choice.
A federal investigation revealed 8 Baltimore police officers were stealing from suspects, planting evidence. Most of their victims pleaded guilty. Many were not.
You’ve been arrested and you have a choice: take your chances in court or plead guilty and go home with a criminal record?
Did you or someone you know plead guilty to something you didn’t do? We want to hear about it.
The history of the capital punishment in America is littered with dubious milestones. Injustice Watch co-founder Rob Warden, together with attorney Daniel Lennard, chronicle that history, including instances of racism, of error, of torture, and more.
Tens of thousands of individuals have been victimized by perpetrators who would have been locked up had the criminal justice system worked properly, the authors’ research shows. The problem is not just the wrongful conviction, but also the wrongful liberty of the culprit.
Early morning returns offer hope: Voters appeared to favor judicial candidates without blemishes
Use this pocket version of our voter’s guide at the polls to find out information about your judicial candidates.
Jonathan Lubin, past chairman of the evaluation committee for the Decalogue Society, offers a commentary describing the arduous process that groups go through to be fair and accurate in their assessments of each judicial candidate.