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Mar 31, 2021
NYCLU on New York Legalizing Marijuana for Adult Use
ALBANY, N.Y. 鈥� Today, Governor Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, the nation鈥檚 most comprehensive policy to legalize, tax, and regulate mar...
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Criminal Law Reform
Mar 29, 2021
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Challenging Archaic Rhode Island State Law that Deems Inmates Serving Life 鈥淐ivilly Dead鈥�
A federal judge today refused to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a 100-year-old statute that declares inmates serving life sentences at the ACI to be 鈥渄ead...
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Criminal Law Reform
Mar 26, 2021
桃子视频of Southern California Statement on LAPD Use of Force on Unhoused People and Supporters
LOS ANGELES 鈥� People who are unhoused in Echo Park 鈥� and those who support them 鈥� were subjected to use of force by the Los Angeles Police Department and city officials who d...
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Criminal Law Reform
Mar 25, 2021
NYCLU to New York City Council: Reject Mayor de Blasio鈥檚 Policing Plan
NEW YORK 鈥揟oday, the New York City Council will vote on a resolution to adopt Mayor de Blasio鈥檚 policing plan, which fails to alter the status quo of policing.
In response, New...
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Criminal Law Reform
Mar 22, 2021
Coalition of 30 Social Justice Organizations Oppose Georgia Bill that Shifts Responsibility for Police Brutality to Victims
ATLANTA 鈥� A coalition of 30 social justice organizations sent a letter to the Governor, Speaker of the House, and members of the House of Representatives to oppose Senate Bill 11...
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Criminal Law Reform
Mar 18, 2021
NYCLU Sues Syracuse Police Department for Withholding Misconduct Records
NYCLU challenging unlawful retention of unsubstantiated police misconduct records post-50-a
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Criminal Law Reform
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U.S. Supreme CourtFeb 2026
Criminal Law Reform
Us V. Hemani. Explore Case.US v. Hemani
Is a federal criminal statute, 18 U.S.C. 搂 922(g)(3), which makes it a felony for an 鈥渦nlawful user鈥� of a controlled substance to possess a firearm, constitutional when it is used to prosecute a person who is a marijuana user and who keeps a gun safely secured at home for self-defense? -
MinnesotaDec 2025
Criminal Law Reform
Osorio-calderon V. Warden, Fci Sandstone. Explore Case.Osorio-Calderon v. Warden, FCI Sandstone
This case is about whether people unlawfully incarcerated beyond their mandatory transfer dates under the First Step Act can file habeas corpus petitions seeking their release from prison onto prerelease custody in the community. -
IdahoFeb 2026
Criminal Law Reform
Immigrants' Rights
Rodriguez, Et Al. V. Porter, Et Al.. Explore Case.Rodriguez, et al. v. Porter, et al.
On February 10, 2026, CLRP, along with the 桃子视频of Idaho and Wendy J. Olson, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho, and partner at Stoel Rives, filed a putative class action lawsuit challenging an immigration raid carried out at a popular family event in Wilder, Idaho in October 2025. -
News & CommentaryJan 2026
Criminal Law Reform
Can It Be A Felony To Possess A Gun If You Smoke Weed?. Explore News & Commentary.Can It Be a Felony to Possess a Gun if You Smoke Weed?
The Supreme Court should reject a prosecution that treats possession of a gun as a felony if you use marijuana.