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New Wording on a Budget Bill Could Allow DPS to Deny Requests for Body Cam Footage

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“Eleventh-hour language” was recently added to a budget bill on the eve of the anniversary of George Floyd’s and Dion Johnson’s deaths. This would potentially give DPS (Department of Public Safety) more leverage on denying public record requests for bodycam footage on state troopers. There is worry from legal advocates and media organizations that the …

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Dangers in Police Crackdowns for Illicit Massage Businesses.

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Growing awareness of the illicit massage business is raising concerns with past treatment from police during cases.  Following the deadly shooting in a spa outside Atlanta, Georgia in March, there has been growing awareness about the illicit massage industry, crackdowns from police, and the human trafficking that has often been thought to follow.  A recent …

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How Do DUI Laws and Recreational Marijuana Work Together?

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Arizona’s legalization of recreational marijuana has created a host of confusion and changes for both law enforcement and the public. Since Arizona passed the historic Proposition 207 this last November, businesses, citizens, and law enforcement have been trying to adjust to new rules and many gray areas of the law. One area of law that …

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New Arizona Legislature Erases Old Obstacles for Criminal Justice Reform

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With a new state legislature in place, Arizona has new opportunities for criminal justice reform, while potential challenges loom in the distance. For the last few years, criminal justice reform has been stalled in the state of Arizona. Due to unfriendly committee chairmen and lacking support from the governor, effective change hasn’t been made recently. …

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Could Public Policy Fix the Challenges that Ex-Convicts Face?

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Parties on both sides of the aisle agree that prison reform must happen. However, what policy solutions would work best and how should they be implemented? Over 2.3 million Americans have spent at least some part of their life behind bars in prison. Once out of prison, 70% of ex-convicts are arrested within three years …

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How 2020 Has Changed Criminal Justice Throughout the United States

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The United States has seen a number of positive reforms to criminal justice over the course of 2020, with just a few minor setbacks. This year has been a tough one for millions of Americans all around the country. Through the COVID Pandemic and the election, America has experienced both positive and negative changes. Some …

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Open Carrying in Arizona? What You Need to Know!

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Arizona gunowners choosing to open-carry may risk fines or arrest without fully understanding local gun laws. Arizona is one of the most pro-gun states in the United States. According to CBS news, AZ rated 7th among states in terms of overall number of registered firearms with 204,000 total. Just because Arizona has less gun regulation …

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