An Algorithm Deemed This Nearly Blind 70-Year-Old Prisoner a “Moderate Risk.” Now He’s No Longer Eligible for Parole

Published on April 20, 2025

A law passed last year in Louisiana prevents the possibility of parole entirely for certain individuals based on a score generated by an algorithm, which fails to take into account efforts towards rehabilitation and likely relies on data that reflects racial disparities, leading to a discriminatory impact. 

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Source: Richard A. Webster, Verite News (April 10, 2025)
Illustration: Jianan Liu for ProPublica 

 

 

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