24 Dec Incarcerating Kids: The U.S.’s Problem With Putting Children Behind Bars
The U.S. has a problem with incarcerating kids. Examples from Pennsylvania and Tennessee are finally getting the attention they deserve.
United States Supreme Court Tag
10 Sep Bivens May Be a Thing of the Past With New Supreme Court Case
For 50 years, citizens have relied on Bivens to file lawsuits over constitutional violations by federal agents. That time could be over.
09 Sep SCOTUS Delays John Ramirez’s Execution Over Religious Rights
SCOTUS stayed John Ramirez's execution, likely meaning the Court will address the religious freedom of those on death row on the merits.
01 Sep SCOTUS Overturned Roe v Wade: The Impact On Criminal Justice
Last night, SCOTUS effectively overturned Roe v Wade. You won't hear much about the impact on the criminal justice system, but it's there.
20 May JONES V. MISSISSIPPI Upholds Life Without Parole for Children
The United States Supreme Court denied the appeal of Brett Jones,. Jones killed his grandfather in self-defense when he was 15 years old. The opinion, delivered by Justice Brett Kavanaugh, stands for the proposition that judges should have discretion to sentence youth offenders as they
29 Apr Oregon Won’t Backtrack on KKK-Influenced Nonunanimous Jury Rule
Since the 1930s, a KKK-influenced Oregon law has kept unconstitutionally convicted defendants locked up based on nonunanimous jury trials.
05 Feb Icing Out Justice: A criticism on the ice and mixture methamphetamine federal sentencing guidelines
The current sentencing guidelines for ice and mixture methamphetamine are the product of a rash decision and an outdated assumption.
25 Jan Constitutional Basis for Prisoners’ Privacy Rights
Everyone worries about their privacy, including prisoners. Inmates' privacy rights have their roots in several key constitutional provisions.
22 Jan Rehaif v US Defines “Knowingly” Under Federal Law
The U.S. Supreme Court addressed what the term "knowingly" means in a criminal statute in Rehaif v United States.