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In a recent University of Colorado Law Review article, Seema Saifee, our former research fellow, explores how those most affected by mass criminalization and incarceration can uncover new approaches and solutions to systemic flaws in criminal law and policy.

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The Jeff-alytics Podcast Is Coming! Episode 0 is here! Episode 1 drops next Wednesday!

With crime data at the center of a great deal of political debate, it's essential that we get it right and separate the signal from the noise. We're excited to listen to this new podcast from nationally renowned data (and friend of QC) @jeffasher.bsky.social:

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TIL Tech tip of the day: the underutilized Zoom "Annotate" function can make you look like a real wizard when on a screen share over Zoom

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Colorado lawmakers have taken a significant step toward addressing a major cause of injustice — colorimetric field drug tests. The new task force will assemble diverse voices from across the state’s #criminaljustice field to study the issue and recommend reforms. www.law.upenn.edu/live/news/17...

I think Greta Thunberg is the best example of how there is no way of protesting that will satisfy the scolds. It'll either be called too aggressive or a self-serving publicity stunt.

I remember when that first high profile case happened, and people were like "well, now at least lawyers will know better than to rely on LLMs to generate their briefs."

Have you looked at images of Gaza on Google Maps? You should | Arwa Mahdawi If you don’t trust Palestinians, maybe you’ll trust Google Maps. Satellite imagery shows the extent of the devastation

Have you looked at images of Gaza on Google Maps? You should | Arwa Mahdawi

Former Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke and Former Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx closed Day 1 of #QC2025 with powerful stories of their time in office and a clear reminder of why prosecutorial discretion is deeply important during these times.

Moderating a panel after a panel @jaketapper.bsky.social was on ✅

@jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social thank you for putting CJ Rice’s story on the cover of the Atlantic

What makes #QC2025 different? 🎤 In just 2 DAYS, we pass the mic to the room. On Day 2, YOU set the agenda—you’ll vote, contribute, and lead the dialogue.

All voices, one purpose: real justice reform.

🔗 Register here: web.cvent.com/event/5fadd5...

They make the BEST matcha latte.

The new National Registry of Exonerations website is an invaluable resource for researchers, activists, reporters, and beyond. Congrats to our friends at the Registry on this milestone!

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This dynamic discussion will explore how data, innovation, and policy intersect to shape a more equitable future.

Panelists include:
David Abrams (@penncareylaw.bsky.social)
Abdi Aidid (Yale Law School)
@bridgetmarymc.bsky.social (AAA-ICDR®)
Patrick Robinson, (Allometric / VSV Leadership)

How are artificial intelligence and emerging technologies transforming the criminal justice system?

Hear from the experts leading this conversation at #QC2025 in Philadelphia, May 13–14. Moderated by QC Data Analyst Consultant @calrutz.bsky.social

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#QC2025 is next week — May 13 and 14! Our team has secured some of the top legal professionals and advocates to present their research and hold remarkable conversations on criminal justice. Register now, open at no cost to attendees: web.cvent.com/event/5fadd5...

How Drug Overdose Deaths Have Plagued One Generation of Black Men for Decades In dozens of cities, the recent rise of fentanyl has put older Black men in particular jeopardy.

🧵 The 51st is a part of a Pulitzer-winning project!

We contributed to this collaborative series that covered the opioid epidemic's devastating impacts on a generation of older Black men across America.
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The full QC contingent at the hashtag#InnocenceConference (L-R): Taylor Migliori, Marissa Boyers Bluestine, and Chris Alrutz.

QC Assistant Director Marissa Boyers Bluestine moderated an excellent discussion on "when agreed-upon cases go haywire" with Tricia Rojo Bushnell (Midwest IP), Jason Gichner of Tennessee Innocence Project and Kelly Bauder of Marion County (IN) Conviction Integrity Unit.

QC Data Analyst Chris Alrutz spoke on navigating AI in the pursuit of justice with Blair Johnson of the Midwest Innocence Project.

The stage filled with the hundreds of exonerated individuals in attendance, who were incarcerated for more than 5,505 years before being cleared.

The QC team had an inspiring few days learning, sharing, and connecting at the Innocence Network conference in Seattle. We're grateful for this powerful community of exonerees, experts, and advocates all working for a more just system.

#InnocenceConference

Don Jr attacks the intelligence of those who struggle in Trump’s economy

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The innocent men and women on this stage spent more than 5,505 years in prison. Insane! #innocenceconference

Chilling at a bar in Seattle after another amazing day of the Innocence Network Conference.. this has been one of the most inspiring experiences of my life.

Also Seattle is just an absolutely breathtaking city. I need to come back ASAP.

Attended my first Innocence Network Conference in Seattle this year. The exoneree celebration last night was profoundly moving. It was gut-wrenching to see the years that were stolen from these fathers, mothers, daughters, and sons, yet so joyous to celebrate their long-overdue freedom with them.

most people don't even use 10% of the computer

a scatterplot of 500,000 points that is basically a black rectangle

dataviz is my passion

Philly’s financial watchdog calls for abolition of Sheriff’s Office and Register of Wills The non-binding resolution from Philly’s fiscal watchdog recommends merging the city’s elected sheriff office into the court system, following decades of scandal and dysfunction

NEW: Philly's fiscal oversight board just passed a resolution recommending the Mayor and City Council abolish the Sheriff's Office and Register of Wills

Describes years of mismanagement, patronage; says their functions can be folded into the court system: www.inquirer.com/news/pennsyl...

"senate minority leader"

serious problem with democratic lawmakers (and supreme court justices) believing that they are absolutely indispensable