From The Defense Table To The Bench: The Importance of Public Defenders As Judges
October 23, 2023
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold its first hearing on Biden’s judicial nominees, including four public defenders.
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold its first hearing on Biden’s judicial nominees, including four public defenders.
“WASHINGTON, D.C., April 20, 2021 – A jury found Derek Chauvin guilty on all charges in the death of George Floyd…”
“Our nation is facing a great reckoning. The tragic murder of George Floyd last week was only the latest senseless death…”
Alliance for Justice applauds the Supreme Court’s decision ending non-unanimous jury verdicts in Louisiana and Oregon.
Attorney General Bill Barr’s use of DOJ power for Trump’s interests erased barriers against political influence in prosecutions.
The Florida Supreme Court’s recent decision against requiring unanimous juries for death sentences has led to significant legal chaos.
“Alliance for Justice welcomes the 5-3 Supreme Court ruling in Pena-Rodriguez v. Colorado, upholding fair trial rights.”
“Alliance for Justice applauds today’s 6-2 Supreme Court ruling in Buck v. Davis. Racism has no place in our criminal justice system…”
Nearly two months after the Supreme Court’s decision to gut affirmative action, civil rights advocates are responding to mitigate its impact.
Patricia Gándara, CRP Co-Director, elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences; induction Sept 29-30, 2023, Cambridge.
New UCLA Civil Rights Project report urges schools to address racism, highlighting integrated classrooms and equality.
(NAACP) — The White House held a celebratory event at the Rose Garden on Friday, marking the creation of the first-ever Office of Gun Violence