Federal report slams record of putting youth in adult prison

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A new federal report recommends serious study, reconsideration of imprisoning youths as adults

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Georgia's troubled effort to reduce juvenile crime

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Georgia considers reforms for youth prisons rife with problems

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Fight brewing over historic California plan to close last three youth prisons

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Minor offenders, major consequences

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ALEC faces new challenge to tax-exempt status

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A group of clergy is challenging the tax status of the American Legislative Exchange Council.

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ALEC exempted from lobbyist status in three separate states

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