In this week’s edition, we’re talking about a new lawsuit in the Breonna Taylor case, another tragedy inflicted by the Minneapolis Police Department, and COVID-19 death tolls in U.S. prisons and jails. And in our New Ground segment, we’ll also be discussing how prisoners who have been released due to wrongful conviction may be receiving more beneficial attention.

In this week’s state of criminal justice, President Biden extends a backwards drug policy, the federal government pauses executions, and pandemic ankle monitors see an increase. Also, in our New Ground segment, we’ll discuss updates to the case of a grandmother sent to prison for missing a phone call.

In this week’s State of Criminal Justice, a disturbing tally of the lives affected by COVID-19 highlights the dangers of incarceration, a police department prioritizes “customer service,” officers begin leaving their jobs in droves, and states abolish fines and fees.

In this week’s State Of Criminal Justice, a Black family loses their daughter after a ruthless police attack, Portland officers step down to protest a small consequence, and immigrants in Texas will be sent to prison after detainment. Also, in New Ground, a campaign to close a notorious jail facility in St. Louis celebrates an important victory.

In this week’s edition, prisons are becoming more deadly with each passing year, compassionate release is being denied to incarcerated people in need, and the state of Alabama takes stimulus money from prisoners.