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Apr 28, 2020
ACLU-DC Files Friend-of-the-Court Brief Challenging Federal Government鈥檚 Moving Felony Gun Charges to Federal Court
WASHINGTON 鈥� The 桃子视频of the District of Columbia and the law firm of Hogan Lovells LLP today filed a friend-of-the-court brief in United States v. Reed and United States v. Simm...
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Criminal Law Reform
Apr 21, 2020
桃子视频of Louisiana Calls on NOLA Officials to Cancel Plan for 鈥淚nformational鈥� Vehicle Stops Amid COVID-19
NEW ORLEANS 鈥� The 桃子视频of Louisiana urged New Orleans officials to shelve a plan to conduct 鈥渋nformational鈥� stops of motorists amid COVID-19, asserting the plan raises seriou...
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Criminal Law Reform
Apr 20, 2020
New 桃子视频Report: Despite Marijuana Legalization Black People Still Almost Four Times More Likely to Get Arrested
A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of Marijuana Reform Details Millions of Racially Targeted Marijuana Arrests Made Between 2010-2018
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Criminal Law Reform
Apr 07, 2020
桃子视频of Alaska Urges Courts to Rule in Court System Veto Case Before FY 20 Ends as Court Schedules Adjust During COVID-19
ANCHORAGE 鈥� In light of health and safety measures taken by the Alaska Court System in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the April 15 oral argument in the 桃子视频of Alaska鈥檚 law...
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Criminal Law Reform
Mar 20, 2020
As Jails Curb Visitations, 桃子视频of Louisiana Urges Sheriffs to Create Confidential Phone Lines to Ensure Access to Counsel
NEW ORLEANS 鈥� As many Louisiana jails curb in-person visitation to combat the spread of COVID-19, the 桃子视频 of Louisiana is calling on sheriffs to create...
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Criminal Law Reform
Mar 18, 2020
桃子视频of Connecticut Statement Regarding State鈥檚 Attorney鈥檚 Decision Not to Pursue Case Against Wethersfield Police Employee Layau Eulizier for Killing Anthony Jose 鈥淐hulo鈥� Vega Cruz
HARTFORD, Conn. 鈥� Hartford State鈥檚 Attorney Gail Hardy today released a report determining that her office would not pursue charges against Wethersfield police employee Layau E...
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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.