Criminal Justice Reform at a Crossroads
President Donald Trump and A.G. Jeff Sessions have made it clear they have little interest in reforming the federal criminal justice system to make it more merciful or equitable. But they're not the last word. Individual states offer many opportunities to scale back the harsh laws and punitive sentencing systems that help feed America’s massive incarceration rate. This panel will teach you how to help push valuable reforms in your home states.
[Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
Rebecca Brown
The Innocence Project
Molly Gill
Families Against Mandatory Minimums
Lauren Krisai
Justice Action Network
Scott Shackford
Reason