There have been two recent news items (at least) that directly address some key concerns–and even some of the policy possibilities–that are discussed in IF’s recently published Crime & Punishment discussion guide. They also touch on issues relevant to some of IF’s other discussion topics and guides.

• Voting rights (or lack thereof) for convicted felons:   Holder Urges States to Repeal Bans on Felons’ Voting  and
• Criminalizing mental illness:  Inside a Mental Hospital Called Jail