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March 18, 2021 | Phil Hernandez
Fines and Fees Push People Further into Poverty, Exacerbate Racial Injustice in Virginia
New report illustrates problems stemming from court-imposed fines and fees, offers up “first-step” reforms Richmond, VA — Fines and fees,...
February 18, 2021 | Phil Hernandez
Virginia Poised to Become A National Leader On Expungement Reform
Lawmakers have arrived at a proposed compromise on legislation that would expand Virginia’s restrictive expungement law by including...
January 14, 2021 | Phil Hernandez
Set Up to Fail: How Court Fines & Fees Punish Poverty and Harm Black Communities in Virginia
Introduction The fundamental role that Virginia’s courts play to advance justice, treat people fairly, and promote rehabilitation is made complicated...
October 14, 2020 | The Commonwealth Institute
Virginia Needs an Updated Budget to Address Economic and Health Challenges
A lot has changed since April when legislators approved a state budget amid significant uncertainty. After six months, we have...
September 24, 2020 | The Commonwealth Institute
TCI Applauds Recommendations to Address Racial Injustice in Virginia Law
Commission to Examine Racial Inequity in Virginia Law Takes Up Major Criminal Justice, Education Remedies On Tuesday, September 23, 2020,...
September 10, 2020 | Phil Hernandez
Virginia is For Second Chances: Landmark Expungement Reform Moves Forward
Virginia is on the cusp of passing landmark expungement reform, which could help extend a second chance to those with...
August 14, 2020 | The Commonwealth Institute
Budget Priorities to Advance Racial Justice and Meet COVID-19 Challenges
Much has changed in Virginia, across the United States, and around the world since the General Assembly first adopted a...
August 7, 2020 | Phil Hernandez
The Costs of “Cash Register Justice” in Virginia: Racial Disparities & Poverty Traps
In a quest for revenue, the criminal justice system in the United States has come to rely on court-imposed fines...
July 28, 2020 | Phil Hernandez
Budget Matters: A Look at Police Spending In Virginia Localities
Racial injustice and unequal outcomes permeate our criminal justice system. A long history of discriminatory laws and practices—ranging from the...