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.
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09 Mar Wooden v United States: A Positive Outcome On Mandatory Minimums
In Wooten v United States, the Supreme Court issued a rare but correct decision against the overuse of mandatory-minimum sentences.
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.
02 Apr Did The Supreme Court Just Redefine What Constitutes a Seizure?
The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 to vacate United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit's judgment in Torres v. Madrid. The ruling does not issue a final judgement on the original case. However, it could have major implications for the Fourth Amendment.
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