Maegan Smarkusky
Maegan Smarkusky is a criminal justice policy intern at Reason Foundation.
Smarkusky is a Presidential Scholar pursuing a dual degree in political science and integrated social studies with a minor in law & philosophy at Florida State University. Before joining Reason, Smarkusky interned in the legislative and judicial branches; she also conducted research at Florida State University about political polarization. Smarkusky is an aspiring law student and hopes to focus her career on constitutional and criminal justice law.
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Maryland’s new law protecting artistic expression should be a model for other states
Other states and Congress should follow Maryland’s lead in protecting freedom of expression.
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West Virginia lowers occupational licensing hurdles for people with criminal records
West Virginia House Bill 4819 makes it easier for formerly incarcerated individuals to reenter and reintegrate into society.
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New 50-state report reveals gaps in identification and reentry document assistance for people leaving prison
A new Reason Foundation report finds only 28 states mandate ID provision despite strong evidence linking employment access to reduced recidivism.