The criminal justice system faced extraordinary challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic—courts temporarily shuttered, public safety resources were stretched thin, jails and prisons dealt with massive outbreaks, and criminal defendants and inmates faced delays and hardships that impacted their constitutional rights and safety.
Emergency Powers and Citizen Rights
Emergency powers exist so state and local governments can act quickly to protect their citizens. See how civil liberties are affected during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Criminal Court Appearances During and After COVID-19
Reality and justice changed quickly in 2020. Will virtual justice remain the new normal?