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• United Nations Urges El Salvador to Rescind Life Sentences for Minors Amid Bukele’s Security Crackdown

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Politics

  The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has issued a formal plea to El Salvador to review newly approved life sentences for minors involved in murder, rape, or terror...

• Former Juvenile Offender Ian Millard Held in State Custody for Legal Maximum Prior to Recent Murder Charges

  Published: Mar 11, 2026

  Section: Crime

  Ian Millard, 22, who served years in juvenile detention for the 2016 murder of his mother and brother, has pleaded not guilty to the 2023 slaying of Anchorage teen Ataja Banks. Sta...

• Tennessee General Assembly Considers Pivotal Criminal Justice Reforms Targeting Sentencing, Parole, and Juvenile Justice Systems

  Published: Mar 3, 2026

  Section: Politics & Debate

  The 2026 Tennessee legislative session has introduced several high-stakes criminal justice bills that could fundamentally alter the state's legal landscape. These measures, ranging...