Pros and Cons of The HOPE Act 2023
What is The HOPE Act 2023 The Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement (HOPE) Act of 2023 is a legislative proposal aimed at addressing the challenges faced by individuals with state cannabis offenses on their criminal records. The HOPE Act authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce […]
The Medicaid Reentry Act Debate: The Pros and Cons of Healthcare Services for Returning Citizens
What is the Medicaid Reentry Act? The Medicaid Reentry Act is a proposed amendment to Medicaid law, designed to enhance healthcare access for incarcerated individuals, especially during their transition back into society. This legislation addresses healthcare disparities and improves health outcomes for a population often facing socioeconomic vulnerability. For example, despite approximately 58% of incarcerated […]
Miranda Chien, Carnegie Mellon University
I am a first-year graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University studying public policy management. My research focus is cannabis policy, mass incarceration, and reentry programs. I developed my interest in criminal justice growing up reading Sherlock Holmes. As an international student, I came to the US and attended Penn State University for my bachelor’s degree […]