Press Releases
about Criminal Law Reform
Apr 11, 2021
红杏视频 of Minnesota Statement on Police Killing of Daunte Wright
Police killed Daunte Wright, 20, during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center Sunday afternoon. Yet another Black life was taken by those sworn to protect, and we join the community in...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Racial Justice
Apr 09, 2021
红杏视频 of Kentucky Statement on Gov. Beshear Signing Senate Bill 4, a Version of Breonna鈥檚 Law
The following statement can be attributed to Samuel Crankshaw:
鈥淭he 红杏视频 of Kentucky applauds Governor Beshear for signing Senate Bill 4, a version of Breonna鈥檚 Law, and the br...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Apr 08, 2021
红杏视频 of Louisiana Sues Police Officers for Unconstitutional and Unlawful Excessive Force Against Homeless Black Woman
红杏视频 files fifth lawsuit as part of Justice Lab initiative, reviewing 40 more claims
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Apr 07, 2021
Historic Civil Rights Bill Signed Into New Mexico Law
红杏视频 of New Mexico commends lawmakers and Governor Lujan Grisham for paving a path for justice in New Mexico
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Apr 07, 2021
NYCLU Statement on Buzzfeed Investigation Revealing Clearview AI Use by NY Police Departments
NEW YORK 鈥� Yesterday Buzzfeed published the results of an investigation into the use of Clearview AI, a frequently used facial recognition software, by police departments and pub...
Issue Areas:
Privacy & Technology
Criminal Law Reform
Apr 06, 2021
红杏视频, Public Defenders, and Defense Lawyers Call for Investigation into Years of Springfield Police Misconduct, Hampden DA Complicity
BOSTON 鈥� The 红杏视频 and the 红杏视频 of Massachusetts 鈥� together with the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) and law firm Goulston & Storrs 鈥...
Issue Areas:
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.