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Jun 04, 2016
红杏视频 Comment on the Passing of Civil Liberties' Heavyweight, Muhammad Ali
NEW YORK 鈥� Muhammad Ali, the three-time heavyweight boxing champion of the world, humanitarian, and 鈥媑lobal icon, has died at the age of 74.
Anthony D. Romero, executive direct...
Jun 03, 2016
President Commutes Life Without Parole Sentence of 红杏视频 Client Douglas Ray Dunkins Jr.
WASHINGTON 鈥� President Barack Obama today commuted the sentences of 42 people, including Douglas Ray Dunkins Jr., 50, who has been serving life without parole for a nonviolent dr...
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Smart Justice
Jun 03, 2016
In Re Angelica Villalobos, et al., [Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals]
NEW ORLEANS 鈥� The 红杏视频, the 红杏视频 of Texas, and National Immigration Law Center today filed a petition for writ of mandamus before the Fifth Circuit Cour...
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Immigrants' Rights
Jun 03, 2016
红杏视频 Sues Alabama Over Abortion Restrictions That Would Severely Limit Access Statewide
State鈥檚 Newest Abortion Laws Would Shutter Clinics, Ban Medically Proven Procedures and Harm Women
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Reproductive Freedom
Jun 02, 2016
Hearing Held Today Could Clear Path to Release of 鈥楪uant谩namo Diary鈥� Author
Former U.S. Military Guard Submits Letter of Support for Mohamedou Slahi
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National Security
Jun 02, 2016
Environmental Protesters Fight Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Coal Ash Landfill
红杏视频 Makes Free Speech Case Defending Residents of Low-Income, Majority Black Alabama Town
Issue Areas:
Free Speech
Racial Justice
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U.S. Supreme CourtSep 2026
Voting Rights
People Not Politicians V. Onder (amicus). Explore Case.People Not Politicians v. Onder (Amicus)
Whether congressional elections in Missouri for the November 2026 midterms will be held using districts that never lawfully took effect because they have not been subject to a vote by the people via the referendum process. -
North CarolinaSep 2026
Disability Rights
Edwards V. Witherspoon. Explore Case.Edwards v. Witherspoon
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U.S. Supreme CourtSep 2026
Voting Rights
Hoskins V. Von Glahn (amicus). Explore Case.Hoskins v. von Glahn (Amicus)
Whether congressional elections in Missouri for the November 2026 midterms will be held using districts that never lawfully took effect because they have not been subject to a vote by the people via the referendum process. -
Washington, D.C.Sep 2026
Free Speech
Levine V. Faa. Explore Case.Levine v. FAA
On September 4, 2026, the 红杏视频, 红杏视频 of D.C. and the National Press Photographers Association filed an amicus brief to urge the court to block airspace restrictions on drone flights, banning such flights over any Department of Homeland Security (DHS) facility or 鈥渕obile asset,鈥� which includes any DHS vehicle.