San Jose mayor proposes jailing homeless people who repeatedly refuse shelter
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced the initiative on Thursday to curb pressure on homeless people and to accept shelters or face prison time. “Homelessness cannot be an option,” Mahan said at a press conference to announce his proposed ordinance. “After three offers from shelter, we propose to put people accountable for turning their lives […]
Pima County supervisors suggest jailing fewer people, adding community stakeholders to solve crisis
At Tuesday's meeting, 10 area residents stood before the Pima County Board of Supervisors to thank county officials for not supporting their proposal to build a new jail. Tierra Rainey, executive director of the Tucson Bail Fund, which has opposed construction of the new jail, said the county governor is “trying to slow this reactionary […]
ALGOP pushing for bill to allow jailing of librarians
Alabama's anti-obscenity enforcement law has long provided exemptions for libraries and their agents pursuing “legitimate educational purposes.” The Alabama Republican Party voted Saturday to encourage the Legislature to repeal a provision in its code that allows librarians to face criminal charges for alleged code violations. APR contacted ALGOP Chairman John Wall for comment, but did […]
Blue State Stopped Jailing Fentanyl Users. It’s Going About As Well As You’d Expect
Overdose rates have surged in Oregon after it stopped jailing fentanyl and other hard drug users. Nearly 60% of Oregon voters support Proposition 110 In November 2020, drug users will be required to pay a fine of $100 for drug possession or undergo a physical examination. evaluation Instead of fines of up to $6,250 and […]
