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While Maine election officials determine if former President Donald Trump will appear on next years presidential ballot, legal challenges nationwide rely on a Civil War-era provision of the U.S. Constitution for the answer. Section Three of the 14th Amendment disqualifies anyone from serving in public office who "engaged in insurrection or rebellion against" the United States. ...

New data shows that a Los Angeles County program to help people reintegrate into society after incarceration is significantly reducing crime - a program funded by Proposition 47. A new report on the Re-entry Intensive Case Management Services program, or RICMS, finds a 17% reduction in recidivism - a big improvement over the 6% reduction found in the average re-entry program. Vanessa Martin is the director of reentry for LA Countys Justice, Care and Opportunities Department. ...

A recent report found Black people make up the majority of Connecticuts prison population. The Prison Policy Initiative brief reported Black people make up 43% of the incarcerated population, three times higher than the national average. Yet, they only make up 10% of the states general population. ...

A new jail would be built in northwest Washington if a measure on the November ballot passes. Opponents say it isnt a good solution to issues facing the community. Proposition four in Whatcom County - home to the city of Bellingham - proposes a 0.2% sales tax increase to pay for a new, $137 million jail and other services such as mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment. ...