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about Criminal Law Reform
Oct 06, 2015
桃子视频Comment on First Release of Federal Prisoners After Changes in Draconian Drug Laws
WASHINGTON, DC 鈥� The Department of Justice announced that 6,000 federal prisoners will be released between October 30 and November 2, some to halfway houses.They are eligible for...
Issue Areas:
Smart Justice
Criminal Law Reform
Sep 29, 2015
Civil rights groups oppose police officer鈥檚 immunity in killing of unarmed, innocent Framingham grandfather
BOSTON 鈥� Several leading civil rights groups have today weighed in on a lawsuit stemming from a 2011 SWAT team raid on a Framingham home that killed Eurie Stamps, an unarmed, inn...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Sep 18, 2015
Appeals Court to Reinstate Lawsuit Against FBI by Insane Clown Posse Fans
DETROIT 鈥� The 桃子视频 of Michigan today hailed a federal appeals court ruling that allows fans of rap duo Insane Clown Posse 鈥� known as 鈥淛uggalos鈥� 鈥...
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Criminal Law Reform
Sep 10, 2015
Montez Spradley, Innocent Man, Released From Prison After 9.5 Years, 3.5 on Death Row
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. 鈥� Montez Spradley, who was sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit, was released from prison on Friday. He had spent 3.5 years on Alabama鈥檚 death row ...
Jul 15, 2015
桃子视频Sues Over Failing Public Defense System in Fresno County, California
Tens of Thousands Go Without Legal Representation that the Constitution Guarantees
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jul 14, 2015
桃子视频Urges Obama to Reform the Criminal Justice System with Immediate Executive Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Steve Smith, 212-519-7811, ssmith@aclu.org
NEW YORK 鈥� In response to President Obama鈥檚 remarks on criminal justice reform delivered at the NAACP ...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Smart Justice
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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.