police deception

A Year of Legislative Achievements in Criminal Legal Reform

A Year of Legislative Achievements in Criminal Legal Reform

The Innocence Project policy team passed 13 laws in nine states.

12.21.22 by Innocence Staff

A Year of Legislative Achievements in Criminal Legal Reform

The Innocence Project policy team passed 13 laws in nine states.

12.21.22 by Innocence Staff

New York Officials and Members of Exonerated Five Champion Bill Package to Challenge Wrongful Convictions

New York Officials and Members of Exonerated Five Champion Bill Package to Challenge Wrongful Convictions

“We are collectively demanding today that not one more person suffer under our wrongful conviction problem.”

12.16.21 by Innocence Staff

From left to right: Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, Sen. Myrie Zellnor, Senator-Elect Cordell Cleare, Marty Tankleff, and Raymond Santana introducing a criminal justice package in New York on Dec. 14, 2021 in Central Park. (Image: Elijah Craig/Innocence Project)

“We are collectively demanding today that not one more person suffer under our wrongful conviction problem.”

12.16.21 by Innocence Staff

Illinois Becomes the First State to Ban Police from Lying to Juveniles During Interrogations

Illinois Becomes the First State to Ban Police from Lying to Juveniles During Interrogations

Governor Pritzker signs historic bill prohibiting police from using deception during interrogations of minors.

07.15.21 by Innocence Staff

Gov. Pritzker signs deception bill with exonerees, Innocence Project staff and State Attorney Kim Foxx on Thursday, July 15, 2021 in Chicago. (Jean-Marc Giboux/AP Images for Innocence Project)

Governor Pritzker signs historic bill prohibiting police from using deception during interrogations of minors.

07.15.21 by Innocence Staff

Oregon Deception Bill is Signed into Law, Banning Police from Lying to Youth During Interrogations

Oregon Deception Bill is Signed into Law, Banning Police from Lying to Youth During Interrogations

Both Oregon and Illinois enacted laws this week prohibiting police from using deceptive interrogation tactics on minors.

06.16.21 by Innocence Staff

Oregon Deception Bill is Signed into Law, Banning Police from Lying to Youth During Interrogations

Both Oregon and Illinois enacted laws this week prohibiting police from using deceptive interrogation tactics on minors.

06.16.21 by Innocence Staff

Historic Deception Bill Passes Illinois Legislature, Banning Police from Lying to Youth During Interrogations

Historic Deception Bill Passes Illinois Legislature, Banning Police from Lying to Youth During Interrogations

Illinois becomes first state in the U.S. to pass legislation prohibiting police from using deception with youth.

05.30.21 by Innocence Staff

Illinois Sen. Robert Peters, co-sponsored and helped pass the first bill in the nation to ban police deception of youth. Photo courtesy of Senator Peters' Office.

Illinois becomes first state in the U.S. to pass legislation prohibiting police from using deception with youth.

05.30.21 by Innocence Staff

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