How the shoplifting scare is undermining criminal justice reform - Vox

It turns out shoplifting isn't spiraling out of control, but lawmakers are pushing for tougher penalties for low-level and nonviolent crimes anyway…

https://www.vox.com/politics/24025691/shoplifting-scare-criminal-justice-reform

Opinion | Biden shows once again why he is a huge upgrade from Trump - The Washington Post

…Along with these pardons and commutations, Mr. Biden announced new job-training, housing and health-care programs for those leaving prison, in an effort to reduce recidivism…

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/04/26/biden-shows-once-again-why-he-is-huge-upgrade-trump/

A new Supreme Court case is a nightmare for criminal justice reformers - Vox

What's the remedy if a federal official violates your constitutional rights? The answer may soon be nothing...

https://www.vox.com/2022/3/1/22946305/supreme-court-egbert-boule-bivens-law-enforcement-constitution-border

Biden directs DOJ to phase out use of private prisons | TheHill

... Criminal justice reform advocates say the move is an important first step in reducing reliance on private prisons, which critics argue have little accountability and whose models are incompatible with efforts to rehabilitate offenders...

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/535973-biden-directs-doj-to-phase-out-use-of-private-prisons