23 Jun Vega v Tekoh: Cops Violating Miranda Win, Public Safety Loses
You're going to see headlines about how SCOTUS gutted Miranda rights in Vega v Tekoh. It's true. And it comes at the cost of public safety.
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23 Jun What Interpreting A Statute As Written Really Looks Like
The role of judges is to say what the law is, but interpreting a statute as written looks quite a bit different than you'd expect.
09 Jun SCOTUS Says Doing Nothing Deters Fourth Amendment Violations
Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a decision in a case called Egbert that closes the door on Bivens claims almost completely.
25 May The Implications of the Supreme Court Leak for Criminal Defendants
The Supreme Court leak has Americans wondering what it'll mean for abortion and privacy. But what does the leak mean for criminal defendants?
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.
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.
25 Jan SCOTUS Poised to End § 1983 Claims for Miranda Rights Violations
SCOTUS appears ready to end Section 1983 claims against police officers for Miranda violations. But who wins with that decision?
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.
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