(Alliance for Justice) — This excerpt is from a piece that originally ran on September 14, 2022. Montecalvo is among 34 of Biden’s nominees who
Justice Kagan warns of the consequences of undermining Miranda rights in a case involving a man not informed of his rights during interrogation.
He’s nominated 75 people to federal courts, with over 60% being people of color and 75% women. Read the full piece here.
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…”
(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