Courts across the nation are beginning to use Ain algorithms to predict re-offense and determine sentencing. Supporters argue that these tools help with consistency and efficiency. However, critics warn about violations of constitutional rights. Because the algorithms used are not available to the public, people can’t, challenge how decisions are made. This raises concerns, about due process, equal protection, and well documented racial bias baked into the data. This brief breaks Read More

Algorithmic sentencing tools—often called “risk assessment instruments”—are increasingly used by courts to predict a defendant’s likelihood of reoffending. Supporters argue these systems increase consistency and efficiency. Critics raise concerns about racial bias, dueprocess violations, and a lack of transparency that undermines fair sentencing. This brief explains how these tools work, why they are controversial, and Read More