Soon, the law may prevent someone in Jason Foster’s position from being charged with murder. But Jason and those already serving extreme prison sentences won’t benefit. In January 2021, Illinois lawmakers passed extensive, multi-faceted legislation to address some of the most devastating, racially unjust practices that...
When a person in Illinois is convicted of certain crimes, up to twenty-five years may be added to their sentence if a firearm was used to commit the offense. In some cases, firearm enhancements can even exceed the punishment for the underlying crime. Punishing firearm crimes...
BY: Jobi Cates, Founder & Executive Director, Restore Justice She was probably in her 80s; clear, dark skin, perfectly coiffed hair. Peach colored dress. Quick with a smile. A younger woman, a daughter, maybe, was helping her along. Everyone in line with the lady-in-peach, including me,...
By: Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie Starting with Miller v. Alabama, the United States Supreme Court crafted new protections for youthful offenders facing long criminal sentences. The Court recognized advances in brain science that show young people tend to lack impulse control; many are...
Like many who work on social justice issues, Restore Justice staff, board and partners are still absorbing the full implications of a Donald Trump administration. Over the last eight years, many resources and attention has focused on federal policy hoping that the federal reform would provide...
By: Shayna Farmelant, Intern, Restore Justice Published in Medium I should have been scared to visit prison. I say that because all of my life I’ve been told that prisoners are evil. But, are they? There is, of course, the obvious answer that they are because they...
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