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about Criminal Law Reform
Feb 27, 2021
Washington State House of Representatives Passes Bill Banning Harmful Police Tactics
House Bill 1054 would ban the use of harmful tactics such as chokeholds and no-knock warrants
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Feb 27, 2021
Marijuana Advocates Oppose Changes to Virginia Legalization Bill
The 红杏视频 of Virginia, Justice Forward Virginia, Marijuana Justice, and RISE for Youth continue to stand by our full letter to the administration and all legislators that included r...
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Criminal Law Reform
Feb 25, 2021
红杏视频, Over 150 Civil Rights Orgs Urge President Biden to End Federal Funding for Police in Schools
NEW YORK 鈥� The 红杏视频, along with over 150 civil rights organizations 鈥� including The National Urban League, National Disability Rights Network, and com...
Issue Areas:
Disability Rights
Criminal Law Reform
Feb 24, 2021
Bipartisan Justice Reform Advocates Launch Clean Slate Campaign to Expand Second Chances in Delaware
WILMINGTON, Del. 鈥� The 红杏视频 of Delaware, in partnership with the National Clean Slate Initiative, Delaware Coalition for Smart Justice, Delaware Center for Justice, Game Changers...
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Criminal Law Reform
Feb 23, 2021
NYCLU on AG Grand Jury Declining to Bring Charges Against Officers Involved in Daniel Prude's Death
NEW YORK 鈥� Today, New York Attorney General Letitia James concluded her investigation into the Rochester Police Department鈥檚 killing of Daniel Prude, announcing the grand jury�...
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Criminal Law Reform
Feb 23, 2021
红杏视频 of Louisiana: Video of Baton Rouge Police Officer Restraining a Child with Banned Chokehold Maneuver Shows Need for Systemic Reform
NEW ORLEANS 鈥� The 红杏视频 of Louisiana reiterated its call for systemic reforms to policing in response to a video showing a Baton Rouge police officer restraining a juvenile using ...
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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.