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victim rights

New York’s Push for Parole Reforms Could Bring Back Dangerous Criminals

May 30, 2026

Back in the early ‘90s, New York faced a serious crime wave—homicides were happening seven times a day, and prisons were packed with over 70, 000 people. Fast forward to today, and those numbers have dropped dramatically thanks to smarter policing and better crime prevention strategies. Yet, instead

politics

Victims of Crime Get a Break: DOJ Reverses Course on Legal Aid Restrictions

November 26, 2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has changed its mind about a rule that would have stopped immigrants who are crime victims from getting certain legal help. This change came after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell said the DOJ agreed not to enforce the rule on millions of dollars given t

crime

Victims' Families Shielded from Disturbing Crime Scene Images

October 2, 2025

The families of four University of Idaho students, who were tragically murdered in 2022, have won a significant legal battle. They have been granted a permanent injunction against the City of Moscow, Idaho. This injunction prevents the city from releasing crime scene images that could cause further