At 54 years old, Darren Wallace is in his second semester of law school at the University of North Texas at Dallas.

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - An oversight committee now wants the state to close jails and prisons amid staffing shortages. This ...

Texas prisons were so short staffed in 2023 ... The challenges facing the U.S. prison system will not be solved with more funding alone. Instead, systemic reforms are necessary to align prison ...

Judge Juan Merchan imposed an "unconditional discharge” that means Trump receives no prison time or probation. Trump ...

The lawyers formally incorporated the SPLC in 1971, and civil rights activist Julian Bond was named the first president. Dees and Levin began seeking nationwide support for their work. People from ...

Inmate artist Brian Estes has been using his talent to create vibrant murals at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's ...

A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% ...

The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards has filed a federal lawsuit.

Cell raids led to the seizure of machetes, cell phones, and other contraband, highlighting the persistent circulation of illicit goods within the prison system. Paraguay’s emergency measures focus on ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A former gang member suspected ... that reached speeds up to 130 mph was sentenced to 17 years in prison Friday. Christopher Alan Parsons, who prosecutors allege is a member ...

A staged joke or serious threat? Trump seems intent on controlling a territory that's been part of the Danish crown since ...