September 25, 2024

Delaney House

AI in Schools: Overinvestment in Technology and ...

As AI has proliferated, some school districts are turning to AI-powered “weapons detection” systems in an attempt to curb violence at schools. These systems ultimately offer the illusion of increased safety due to their visibility, but research shows that there is a lack of proven results.

Leon Smith

January 11, 2024

Life Without Parole for 18-20 Year Old’s Ruled Unconstitutional

Leon Smith

January 11, 2024

Life Without Parole for 18-20 Year Old’s Ruled Unconstitutional

What does the SJC decision in Commonwealth V. Mattis mean for youth justice?

In a monumental decision January 11, 2024, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled adults younger than 21 cannot be sentenced to life without parole. Prior to this ruling, the state prohibited individuals only under the age of 18 from being sentenced to life without parole.