24 May SCOTUS: Prisoners Are “At Fault” For The Failures of Their Lawyers
Yesterday, SCOTUS ruled that prisoners are "responsible for" what arguments their attorneys make and "bear the risk" for the ones they don't.
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28 Mar The Uncomfortable Nature of Judging Someone’s Religious Beliefs
In a case called Ramirez v. Collier, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas called into doubt the religious beliefs of someone on death row.
25 Mar Do Americans Want People To Have The Right To A Lawyer?
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is facing baseless criticism for being a public defender. So, do Americans want to have the right to a lawyer?
28 Jan SCOTUS Green-Lights Matthew Reeves’s Execution
Last night, SCOTUS intervened to ensure Matthew Reeves's execution happened, even after two other courts put it on hold for an ADA violation.
16 Jun With Supreme Court Decision, First Step Act Underachieves Again
The Supreme Court’s First Step Act decision in Terry v. United States is as predictable as it is disappointing for sentencing reform.
19 May Supreme Court Decision Showcases Danger of Nonunanimous Jury Verdicts
The Supreme Court decision in Edwards v Vannoy showcases exactly why letting nonunanimous jury verdicts stand is so dangerous.