Incarceration

Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday he will not allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called for the state's lawmakers to repeal the death penalty.

Delaware County officials want the public to attend one of their upcoming community meetings as it pushes to build a new juvenile detention center.

The Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center closed in 2021. County officials believe a new building, model, and proper oversight will lead to different results.

Several years ago, Delaware County was “incarcerating at levels that were unmatched across the state.” Now, county officials say they have changed course.

A city that prioritizes justice cannot tolerate a judge who jails people illegally and vindictively, writes Nikki Grant of Amistad Movement Power.

The 31-year-old Ph.D student was never in Texas where the crime occurred, but an identification via social media led to her being jailed.

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia did not conduct the unethical scientific experiments at Holmesburg Prison, but apologized for not speaking out.

Congress recently passed legislation that will give federal regulators greater authority to limit the costs of prison phone calls.

Cash bail in Philadelphia disproportionately punishes poor people and people of color, advocates say.

The investigation has already contributed to the reversal of several homicide convictions.

Meek Mill and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin shared laughs Tuesday at an outing arranged to brighten the day for children from families caught in the criminal justice system.

The man was put in isolation for seven months in 2016. An appeals court says the lawsuit alleging cruel and unusual punishment can resume.

PAR-Recycle Works in North Philly employs formerly incarcerated people and supports them on their reentry journey. “We want to see each other flourish,” said the founder.

The family of Shawn Morcho, the first person to die in Yeadon police custody, also recently filed an amended lawsuit against the borough.

Philadelphia prison officials claim they are working to stop smuggling in the city’s jail system.