Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a leader in the progressive prosecutor movement, is facing a tough re-election fight in 2025. It’s one of the many local elections defining criminal justice policy that we are tracking:

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The Local Elections That Will Define Criminal Justice Policy in 2025 - Bolts

Big-city mayor, prosecutor, and sheriff elections this year could carry high stakes for policing and punishment.

Michigan’s juvenile justice system disproportionately impacts Black children. A report found that in recent years they were detained at six times the rate of white youth and stayed an average of seven days longer, racking up additional fees.

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How Michigan Stopped Saddling Children with Millions in Court Debt - Bolts

Last year, Michigan stopped imposing court fines and fees on kids, and relieved millions of dollars in past debt. Now, it may also ensure that kids...

Alyshia Dyer, a former deputy and social worker, will soon take office as sheriff of Washtenaw County, Michigan. She plans to align law enforcement with reforms focused on harm reduction and alternatives to arrests.

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A Michigan Sheriff and Prosecutor Join Forces to Implement Progressive Policy - Bolts

On Jan. 1, Alyshia Dyer will take office as sheriff of Washtenaw County, Michigan, an event that will mark the union of some strange bedfellows in ...