As COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Colorado, the virus remains a serious threat to the health and lives of people living and working behind bars, and surrounding communities.
October 1, 2020 Criminal Legal ReformAnthony Martinez is 84-years-old and suffering from renal failure, as well as other serious medical conditions including dementia. He is currently incarcerated in the Sterling Correctional Facility, site of one of Colorado’s largest COVID-19 outbreaks with almost 600 active COVID-19 cases.
August 28, 2020 Criminal Legal ReformRonald Johnson is a 62-year-old father and grandfather who has turned his life around in prison after being convicted of non-violent offenses related to substance abuse. He is pre-diabetic, suffers from asthma and high blood pressure, and regularly uses an inhaler to breathe.
August 28, 2020 Criminal Legal ReformIn this edition:
Colorado Passes Historic Police Accountability Bill
“Walking While Black”
Advocacy From Home
Death Penalty Repeal
The 2020 Election
Abortion Rights For All
Celebrating 100 Years
When Smart Justice Becomes Life or Death
Legal Roundup
Aimee Stephens
Tuesday Olson knew her pregnancy was in trouble and tried to access hospital care as soon as possible. But there was a problem: she was in jail. This is her story.
February 26, 2020 Reproductive FreedomIt’s time to end the death penalty in Colorado. Family members who lost loved ones to murder speak out against an unjust and broken system.
January 14, 2020 Criminal Legal Reform