Juvenile Law Center
Coverage of Juvenile Law Center in the Nexus archive.
- Critics warn of years in prison for young adults under carjacking bill before Congress
Sen. Marsha Blackburn sponsored a bill to ease carjacking convictions, which critics argue could lead to long prison sentences for young adults, particularly Black men. The bill, advanced by the Senate Judiciary Committee, faces concerns over racial disparities and ineffective tough-on-crime policies.
- Critics warn of years in prison for young adults under carjacking bill before Congress
A federal carjacking bill sponsored by U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn aims to ease prosecutors' ability to secure convictions, potentially leading to harsher sentences including the death penalty. Critics argue the bill could disproportionately incarcerate young adults, particularly Black men, and exacerbate racial disparities in sentencing.
- Critics warn of years in prison for young adults under carjacking bill before Congress
A federal bill aims to ease carjacking convictions by lowering the intent requirement, raising concerns about harsher sentences for young adults, particularly Black men. Critics argue it risks perpetuating racial disparities, while supporters claim it strengthens federal prosecutors' ability to combat carjackings.
- Critics warn of years in prison for young adults under carjacking bill before Congress
A proposed federal carjacking bill by Sen. Marsha Blackburn aims to simplify convictions, potentially leading to harsher sentences, including the death penalty. Critics warn it could disproportionately affect young adults, especially Black men, and exacerbate racial disparities in incarceration. The bill has passed a Senate committee but awaits a floor vote.
- Critics warn of years in prison for young adults under carjacking bill before Congress
A federal bill aimed at easing carjacking convictions by lowering the intent requirement faces criticism for potentially sentencing young adults, particularly Black men, to lengthy prison terms. Sponsored by Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act cleared a Senate committee but has not advanced to a floor vote. Critics argue it risks exacerbating racial disparities in sentencing.
- Philly ballot measure could bolster education oversight for kids in foster care, juvenile detention
A Philadelphia ballot measure (Ballot Question 2) seeks to make permanent the Office of the Youth Ombudsperson, established in 2022 to monitor the well-being of youth in foster care, behavioral health treatment, and correctional facilities. The office, created via an executive order by former mayor Jim Kenney, could gain greater investigative power and funding if the measure passes. Supporters highlight its role in addressing educational and health deficiencies, while opponents, including AFSCME District Council 47, argue it would grant excessive oversight authority.