California Gov. Gavin Newsom is seeking changes to the process that determines whether prisoners serving lengthy sentences or life without parole might be eligible for mercy. (Juliana Yamada / ...

The desire to reunite families does not overcome the government’s responsibility to prevent fraud and abuse and to uphold national security and public safety,” DHS said of the move.

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is establishing a process to re-parole eligible Afghan nationals so they can continue living and working legally in the United States.

A new family reunification parole process will soon allow certain immigrants from Ecuador with relatives in the U.S. to be considered for humanitarian entry, the Department of Homeland Security ...

Lyle and Erik Menendez are heading to their long-awaited parole hearing, marking a huge step forward in their push to be released after 35 years behind bars. Here's what you need to know: Erik ...

Despite having the nation’s fourth-highest imprisonment rate, the state of Oklahoma only employs a part-time parole board to review the jackets of offenders eligible for parole. Each member earns ...