Rally Held In Colorado Demanding Justice For Elijah McClain

In Michigan, A Young Girl Was Jailed After Failing to Do Her Homework

The family court judge sentenced the young girl to jail in May amid the threat of the coronavirus pandemic.
Texas Juvenile Prison System Collapsing? State Lawmakers Urge Greg Abbott for Reform

Senators Call for Response Over Possible COVID-19 Outbreak in Juvenile Detention Facilities

A group of U.S. senators are urging the Department of Justice to explain the processes it is taking to prevent the youth inside juvenile detention facilities from contracting the rapidly spreading COVID-19 disease.

Obama Announces Solitary Confinement Ban for Juveniles

Recognizing the United States as a "nation of second chances," President Barack Obama has banned solitary confinement for juveniles.

Latino Lawmaker to Pope Francis: Focus on Juvenile Justice Reform in US Visit

Ahead of Pope Francis' trip to the U.S., Latino congressman Tony Cárdenas has called for the Catholic leader to address the need for juvenile justice reform.

Rep. Tony Cárdenas Introduces Resolution Eliminating Juvenile Life Sentences

U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., has called for the elimination of life sentences without the possibility of parole for juveniles.
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