Shawn Weneta: Virginia's broken promise to thousands of inmates

Jul 11, 2022 · 44m 59s
Shawn Weneta: Virginia's broken promise to thousands of inmates
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IN THE NEWS: Governor Glenn Youngkin is creating a new Office of Regulatory Management, designed to reduce regulatory requirements by 25%. Former Trump EPA Chief Andrew Wheeler will head the...

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IN THE NEWS:

Governor Glenn Youngkin is creating a new Office of Regulatory Management, designed to reduce regulatory requirements by 25%. Former Trump EPA Chief Andrew Wheeler will head the office.

Also in the news: Prosecutors in nine Virginia counties have announced that they will not prosecute new restrictions on abortion--but some lawmakers are pointing out ways that state Republicans could get around the local authority.

Also in the news: Black teenagers are 2.6x more likely to be referred to the juvenile justice system than white teenagers; that creates a disproportionate burden on young people trying to escape poverty. Policies designed to eliminate court fines and fees for juveniles could be a step to help families in need.

GUEST: Shawn Weneta of the ACLU of Virginia explains how thousands of Virginia's incarcerated people earned early release--but with a recent budget amendment passed by the General Assembly, around 8,000 inmates with violent offenses have lost the opportunity.

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