Prison Reform in the News

As we celebrate our Debate Championships and the end of another exciting school year, many believe that the tragic story of Kalief Browder sheds more light on changes that are needed in our criminal justice system. While Kalief’s case if not strictly a matter of public vs. private, many Americans agree that our prison system needs reform. What do you think?

Kalief Browder, Held at Rikers Island for 3 Years Without Trial, Commits Suicide (From The New York Times)

Before the Law: A boy was accused of taking a backpack. The courts took the next three years of his life. (From New Yorker)