Criminal Justice Reform — Editorial Content

The Future of Marijuana Use: Will North Carolinians Be Able to Legally Light It Up Anytime Soon?

“With the recent announcement from the White House and an increasing number of states legalizing marijuana, North Carolinians are left wondering about the future of marijuana legalization in their state. While both Governor Roy Cooper and Attorney General Josh Stein have voiced their support for legalization of marijuana, the ultimate decision lies in the hands of North Carolina’s Republican-controlled state legislature.“

Editor's Picks, Editorials, LocalGrace WhittemoreOctober 28, 2022Weed Legalization, Criminal Justice Reform, Editor's Pick, North Carolina, LocalComment

The Bottom-Up Process of Pretrial Reform in North Carolina

“As public health concerns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased attention on jail populations and the national racial reckoning after George Floyd’s death forced communities to reconsider the current criminal justice system, pretrial reform in North Carolina has become a prominent topic of interest.”

Fellows, LocalNoah GottliebMarch 2, 2022Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice Reform, Jail, Pretrial Reform, NC Law, UNC Comment