policy reform

Indiana Passes First Eyewitness Identification Reform Bill, Tackling a Leading Cause of Wrongful Convictions

Indiana Passes First Eyewitness Identification Reform Bill, Tackling a Leading Cause of Wrongful Convictions

Backed by exoneree testimony and decades of research, S.B. 141 introduces key protections to ensure more reliable identifications and a stronger criminal legal system.

05.22.25 by Alyxaundria Sanford

Governor Holcomb Signs Bill Requiring Proper Preservation of Evidence

Governor Holcomb Signs Bill Requiring Proper Preservation of Evidence

New law will enable justice for the innocent in Indiana

03.16.22 by Innocence Staff

12 Moments of Joy and Celebration From 2021

12 Moments of Joy and Celebration From 2021

From hugs to happy dances, these are some of our highlights from the Innocence Project’s 2021

12.23.21 by Daniele Selby

20 Recent Justice Reform Measures to Celebrate

20 Recent Justice Reform Measures to Celebrate

From New Mexico to Maryland, 20 policies were passed in 16 states.

10.06.21 by Daniele Selby

Governor Signs Landmark Innocence Protection Law Against Unreliable Jailhouse Informants

Governor Signs Landmark Innocence Protection Law Against Unreliable Jailhouse Informants

Oklahoma becomes third in the nation to require statewide tracking of jailhouse informants.

05.21.20 by Innocence Staff

Maryland Adopts Groundbreaking New Law Protecting Against Unreliable Jailhouse Witnesses

Maryland Adopts Groundbreaking New Law Protecting Against Unreliable Jailhouse Witnesses

Maryland becomes second in the nation to adopt statewide tracking of jailhouse witnesses.

05.19.20 by Innocence Staff

Innocence Project Launches New York Campaign to Prevent False Confessions and Misidentifications

Innocence Project Launches New York Campaign to Prevent False Confessions and Misidentifications

02.27.17 by Carlita Salazar