We need transformational change of our criminal justice system - not just, you know, a handful of consent decrees or policy reforms. — Michelle Alexander Copy Share Image
“The scales of justice are tilted by money It's rather ironic but far from funny The powerful get cuff links, not handcuffs… — Justin Wetch Copy Share Image
Prosecutorial misconduct is one of the most detrimental problems in our criminal justice system, because prosecutors are essentially the most powerful actors… — Maya Moore Copy Share Image
The reason I like the criminal justice system is there aren't Republican or Democrat victims or police officers or prosecutors. It's about… — Trey Gowdy Copy Share Image
“I use the term "punishment bureaucracy" instead of "criminal justice system" because it is a more accurate and less deceptive way to… — Alec Karakatsanis Copy Share Image
The criminal justice system should have the authority to determine the immigration status of all criminals, regardless of race or ethnicity, and… — Susana Martinez Copy Share Image
Our criminal justice system has swallowed up too many people I love. I am proud to join the ACLU in the fight… — Michael K. Williams Copy Share Image
They still don't want to admit to the world that this isn't the best and the fairest and most equal justice system.… — Leonard Peltier Copy Share Image
After reading The New Jim Crow, Michelle Alexander's stunning work of scholarship, one gains the terrible realization that, for people of color,… — David Levering Lewis Copy Share Image
I don't want to exaggerate; having as many African American men as we've had in the criminal-justice system, and the amount of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The White House wants us talking about racism and the justice system because they use it as a springboard to scare Americans… — Brianna Keilar Copy Share Image
What really drives the battle against law enforcement and punishment is not a commitment to treatment, but the widely held view that,… — John P. Walters Copy Share Image
D'you ever wonder what it would be like if our positions were reversed?' I ask. At Jack's puzzled look I continue. 'If… — Malorie Blackman Copy Share Image
“The Damned Axe by Stewart Stafford The axe decapitates a head, Society's ills get quickly shed, Can we trust what we don't… — Stewart Stafford Copy Share Image
“Are you the government?" He seemed surprised by the question. "Does the government fight evil?" I thought about it. For some reason,… — Matt Ruff Copy Share Image
“Antiblack violencein Chicago was common since at least the 189-s, when blacks were brought in as strikebreakers. The violence grew with the… — Cameron McWhirter Copy Share Image
As a former attorney general. I have the greatest respect for the criminal justice system. But it is not good at intelligence… — Kelly Ayotte Copy Share Image
We have to face up to systemic racism. We see it in jobs, we see it in education, we see it in… — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
I think the federal government should be doing only what the Constitution says it should be. We don't have authority under the… — Paul Broun Copy Share Image
“If justice fails in the courtroom, it will not prevail in society. A broken Justice System does not protect the rights of… — Ellen J. Barrier Copy Share Image
The criminal justice system is accurately symbolized by a large sculpture that sits at the foot of the United States attorney's building:… — Jonathan Larson Copy Share Image
The criminal justice system is not the right place - or it shouldn't be the place of first resort to provide addiction… — Ted Wheeler Copy Share Image
The irony of it - that we are one of the wealthiest nations in the world, yet there is such a gap… — Ashley Biden Copy Share Image
Our criminal justice system is failing all of us. It is not keeping us safe. It is contributing to a vicious cycle… — Chesa Boudin Copy Share Image
As the chief law enforcement officer of Pennsylvania, I refuse to accept a criminal justice system that fails two-thirds of the time. — Josh Shapiro Copy Share Image
We need first of all the reform of our justice system. We need reform of the education system, because of quality of… — Iveta Radicova Copy Share Image
Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights supports youth reentry projects because my father cared deeply about children and young people involved in the… — Kerry Kennedy Copy Share Image
Too many people are suffering from severe behavioral health and substance use issues on our streets, which puts a strain on our… — London Breed Copy Share Image
The Indian criminal justice system was a market like garbage, Abdul now understood. Innocence and guilt could be bought and sold like… — Katherine Boo Copy Share Image
“He told me that if I hung up, he'd do it. He would commit suicide. He told me that if I called… — Sierra D. Waters Copy Share Image
Our constitutionally-based criminal justice system places a high value on protecting the innocent. Among its central tenets is the idea that it… — Robert Shapiro Copy Share Image
I went into journalism to learn the craft of writing and to get close to the world I wanted to write about… — Michael Connelly Copy Share Image
Given the inefficiencies of what D.C. laughingly calls the 'criminal justice system,' I think we can safely assume that 95 percent of… — Ron Paul Copy Share Image
The core civil liberty that underpins our American criminal justice system is the presumption of innocence. Every person enjoys this presumption long… — William Barr Copy Share Image
In the justice system, we say there must be open justice where there is to be justice. The judged while trying must… — Julian Assange Copy Share Image
“Then let’s get to work. Sarin…shit! We must stop these guys…again.” The men nodded, stone-faced. Was it really déjà vu all over… — Mark M. Bello Copy Share Image
Both my strong faith in the Lord - and a heartfelt concern for basic human rights - gives me a sense of… — Kay Ivey Copy Share Image
I think the clearest manifestation for anyone who doubts that racism and classism exist in America, all one need do is take… — Tim McDonald Copy Share Image
We loathe mass incarceration. We loathe police brutality. But most of us have absolutely no idea how to address the critical flaws… — Shaun King Copy Share Image
People who face discrimination due to the color of their skin, are often obstructed by institutional barriers across our society - from… — Wayne Messam Copy Share Image
