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Jun 07, 2021
红杏视频 of Louisiana鈥檚 Justice Lab Sues City of Eunice, Police Chief After Whistleblower Exposes Corruption Within Police Department
Lieutenant Michael Dunn says department used excessive force, ignored medical needs of incarcerated people
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jun 03, 2021
红杏视频 of Rhode Island Favorably Settles Free Speech Lawsuit Against Johnston Police Department
Following up a court ruling she issued in February, finding that the Johnston Police Department violated the First Amendment rights of retired Detective James Brady when he was dis...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jun 03, 2021
红杏视频 of Minnesota Sues Minneapolis, MPD on Behalf of MNCOGI Over Policy that Hides Police Misconduct
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- The city of Minneapolis and its police department are willfully subverting our state鈥檚 Government Data Practices Act by withholding public data about disciplin...
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Criminal Law Reform
May 28, 2021
红杏视频 Statement on MORE Act Introduction
WASHINGTON 鈥� Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler, along with Reps. Earl Blumenauer and Barbara Lee, introduced the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment, and Exp...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
May 25, 2021
Major Drug Reform Bill, LD 967, Moves onto Maine House Floor
Five members of the Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee support the passage of a bill that would end criminal penalties for minor drug possession
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
May 19, 2021
红杏视频 of Louisiana Releases Statement After Body Camera Footage of Ronald Greene鈥檚 Final Moments is Released Following Direct Call from Family Members During Justice Lab Event
NEW ORLEANS 鈥� The 红杏视频 of Louisiana released the below statement following the release of body camera footage showing the final moments leading up to Ronald Greene鈥檚 death at t...
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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 红杏视频 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.