I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 13: The Radical Forgiveness of Anthony Graves
Posted on · Death Row Exoneree Anthony Graves is fighting for a fair criminal justice system, but is Texas willing to take action?
Tag: criminal justice reform
Politics
Major Corporations Come Out Against Proposed Voting Restrictions In Texas
Posted on · Dozens of big companies, local businesses and chambers of commerce issued a statement reflecting the biggest pushback yet by the business community against Texas Republican efforts to further tighten the state's restrictive voting rules.
Criminal Justice
Texas Republican Lawmakers Take Aim At Local Bail Practices This Legislative Session
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott is banking on a version of reform that makes it harder for people accused of violent crimes to bond out, while ignoring Harris County-style efforts to ease the burden on indigent defendants.
Criminal Justice
Houston Lawmakers Propose Statewide Ban On No-Knock Warrants
Posted on · State Rep. Gene Wu and state Sen. Borris Miles each filed the legislation in the wake of the botched January 2019 Harding Street drug raid and the March 2020 police killing of Breonna Taylor.
Criminal Justice
Harris County Passes Package Of 11 Criminal Justice Reform Proposals
Posted on · The centerpiece was Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s proposal for a civilian oversight board to investigate allegations of use of force by police
Criminal Justice
Harris County Leaders To Debate Strengthening Civilian Oversight Of Police
Posted on · The proposal by Democratic Commissioner Rodney Ellis is likely to face opposition by the two Republican commissioners
inDepth
In DA Race, Ogg Faces Multiple Challenges From The Left
Posted on · Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg’s opposition to bail reform has galvanized progressive opposition ahead of the March 3 Democratic primary
inDepth
Can A Candidate With A Felony Conviction Stay On The Ballot In Houston?
Posted on · “At the end of the hour if she can do the job she deserves to have that position,” District B resident Angela Johnson said. “Second chances are what we’re about.”
inDepth
Harris County’s Bail Reform Takes The National Stage
Posted on · Criminal justice reform was a major topic at Houston’s recent Democratic presidential debate.
News
Black Lives Matter Movement Launches New Initiative In Houston
Posted on · Leaders are in town for the presidential debate and they hope the #WhatMatters2020 hashtag will start a conversation.
News
Mental Illness, Suicide, And The Criminal Justice System
Posted on · We examine efforts seeking to reduce incidents resulting in suicides in Harris County jails.
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: A Discussion on the 86th Texas Legislature
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue"
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: A Discussion With Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue"
Houston Matters
Full Show: Police Chief Acevedo Supports Hiring Additional Prosecutors, And A Perfect Day Off In Houston (Feb. 8, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We discuss Chief Art Acevedo's support of DA Kim Ogg’s request for additional prosecutors, the best ways to spend a day off in Houston, and The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. Plus, writer Alex Temblador.
News
Ogg’s Push To Hire More Prosecutors Stirs Backlash From Criminal Justice Reform Groups
Posted on · Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg is seeking an extra $20 million to hire 102 prosecutors, in order to relieve a backlog that has built up since Harvey.