Virginia Ends Decades-Long Tax Exemptions for Confederate Organizations, Marking a Historic Shift in State Policy
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger this week signed into law House Bill 167 (HB167), a pivotal piece of legislation that officially…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory Life Without Parole for Felony Murder, Citing ‘Cruel Punishments’ Clause
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling, declaring that mandatory life-without-parole sentences for individuals convicted of felony murder…
Supreme Court Delivers Devastating Blow to Voting Rights Act, Effectively Nullifying Section 2’s Protection Against Racial Vote Dilution
The Supreme Court yesterday delivered a monumental and widely criticized decision in Louisiana v. Callais, effectively gutting Section 2 of…
Pope Leo XIV Champions Global Abolition of Capital Punishment, Marking Illinois’ 15-Year Milestone
Vatican City – Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful video message on April 24, joining the global chorus of advocates…
Officers Ignored Man Stabbed in Alabama Prison as He Lay Dying, Court Reveals
New details have emerged about the horrifying death of Kenneth Gilchrist, a man incarcerated at Alabama’s notorious Donaldson Correctional Facility,…
United States Maintains Highest Incarceration Rate and Largest Prison Population Globally, New Data Reveals Escalating Human and Economic Costs
The United States continues to hold the unenviable distinction of having the highest incarceration rate among independent democracies worldwide, and…
Nate Smith and Lizz Wright to Headline EJI’s Juneteenth Celebration
Montgomery, Alabama – The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) is poised to host a profound Juneteenth celebration in 2026, featuring an…
Marker Honoring Three Lynching Victims Dedicated in Frederick County, Maryland
In a profound act of remembrance and a significant step towards racial reconciliation, community leaders and descendants, in collaboration with…
Equal Justice Initiative Celebrates 37 Montgomery Public Schools Seniors with $360,000 in 2026 Legacy Scholarships
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) proudly announced the recipients of its 2026 Montgomery Public Schools Legacy Scholarship, awarding a total…
Gordon Parks: We Shall Not Be Moved
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of The Gordon Parks Foundation, Bryan Stevenson, the renowned public interest lawyer and founder…
