Justice Department Begins Phase-Out of Private Prisons

Five Texas prisons currently under contract with federal government

"...by 25,000 people since 2013) and concerns from the Justice Department about the conditions at private prisons. "They simply..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

‘Against the Grain’ of Justice

Committee hears testimony on treatment of young offenders

"...with a crime be processed through the adult criminal justice system – through the adult courts and, potentially, into..."

March 25, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

How Did a Weeks-Old Justice Advocacy Group Catch the Ear of Police?

Longtime criminal justice advocates wonder why Austin police are so keen to work with the nascent JUST America

"...for a June 11 press conference with Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley to announce a suite of policy..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Department of Justice Initiates Inquiry into AFD

Fire department hiring woes continue

"...The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday formally notified the city that..."

April 25, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to ask the courts to..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

DVDanger: Justice League vs. Teen Titans

Why is DC Animated better than DC's Cinematic Universe?

"...fans as to why Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice failed creatively, it’s because Zack Snyder et al. clearly..."

April 19, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rooster Teeth Announces RWBY Justice League Film

DC crossover one big surprise of many from the RTX panel

"...a crossover animated film with DC's greatest superheroes: RWBY Justice League...."

July 1, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Court Ruling Could Kill the Austin Police Department’s Secret Misconduct File

The G file has its day in court

"...on police accountability and transparency at the Austin Police Department...."

June 19, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Tackling Food Waste as a Social Justice Issue at SXSW

Various communities look to “feed the soil and starve the incinerator”

"...point of view clear: Food waste is a social justice issue. In the United States, to waste food is..."

March 16, 2022 SXSW Post by Melanie Haupt

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...of driving while intoxicated. A 14-year veteran of the department and treasurer of the San Marcos Police Officers' Association,..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

“I Want Peace, but I Want Justice First”

Austinites protested against police brutality. Police responded with brutal force.

"...after being shot by APD Officer Christopher Taylor, the department is now conducting similar probes into at least three..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Primary Candidates Jockey to Champion Criminal Justice Change

A closer look at the heated District Attorney, County Attorney, and County Court at Law races

"...Everybody supports "criminal justice reform." Advocates across the entire political spectrum trumpet their..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

'What Is Justice?'

A state program that enables offenders and their victims meet face-to-face has helped Andrew Papke take full responsibility for the drunken driving-related deaths of Beth Early and Daniel London.

"...he is serving 40 years for intoxication manslaughter. Restorative Justice Papke and Early's meeting might sound unusual, but since..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

Mom Seeks Justice for Son Killed by APD

The police kill, advocates rally, white people urged to act

"...can't focus on anything because I'm determined to get justice for my son."..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kathy Mitchell Pushes for Criminal Justice Reform by Getting Serious About Being Compassionate

"...broke, releasing a flood of public sentiment demanding true justice, the pent-up energies of several decades of pressure on..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Criminal Justice: Cutting the Three Ps

"...If lawmakers want to reduce criminal justice spending, they'll have to cut the budget of the..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...from neighbors, it wasn't long before the Austin Police Department was watching. In retrospect, she says, she knows the..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors

Plaintiffs cite longstanding malpractice by Austin, Travis County

"...discrimination by government officials, being denied equal access to justice and protection of the law, and being “failed” by..."

June 19, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Criminal Justice Policy Folly

Perry signs executive order creating state Criminal Justice Statistical Analysis Center, basically reconstituting Texas' Criminal Justice Policy Council, which he axed back in 2003

"...Jan. 29 an executive order creating the state Criminal Justice Statistical Analysis Center to collect and analyze data and..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Justice Delayed?

A federal judge's decision on Medicaid angers GOP legislators

"...From reporters, he learned that federal Judge William Wayne Justice had ruled that the state of Texas is out..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Criminal-Justice Officials Get Spanked

Officials with Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Board of Pardons and Paroles get tongue lashings during Lege hearing, where agency leaders were questioned about communication and coordination problems

"...Officials with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Board of Pardons and Paroles..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...in Southeast Texas. For his work in Tulia, the Department of Public Safety named him Outstanding Lawman of the..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Austin-Based Choreographer Hopes to Make a "Social Justice Summer"

With some crowdfunding support, Charles O. Anderson will be able to make dances for this time

"...for the Arts), is built upon themes of racial injustice – specifically, "the ongoing cycle of Black oppression," in..."

June 12, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Council Members Shine New Light on Fire Department

CMs Alter and Flannigan stoke the flames of AFD negotiations

"...unions negotiate their contracts. That's for good reason: The department, squeezed by a 2015 decree from the U.S. Department..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Notes on Kamp: Justice for Pedestrians

Adrienne White has a personal stake in reducing traffic deaths

"...and I want to know what the Austin Police Department is doing about it...."

May 13, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Department of Criminal Injustice?

A former TDCJ employee sues, claiming gender discrimination

"...Lyons, former director of public information for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, has sued the agency, arguing that..."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Justice or Vengeance?

A tale of tragedy and punishment in Williamson County

"...on his own time. "I think there is an injustice that has been done here and I want it..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Criminal Justice: Innocence Is No Defense

There are several dozen criminal justice reforms under consideration, and a handful might actually be enacted.

"...than a dozen bills attempting to reshape the state's criminal-justice system. Rep. Terry Keel, R-Austin, Rep. Elliott Naishtat, D-Austin,..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Justice

Book on Texas' Death Row Presents Just the Facts

"...from the files of the Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice, and Carson put the information together in a form..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature by Dick Holland

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...25 years," said Amy Clark Meachum, campaigning for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. An Austin-based jurist looking to..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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