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Social justice
fromIrish Independent
17 hours ago

Obituary: Sunny Jacobs, US campaigner who fought against the death penalty after her own experience of spending five years on death row

The story highlights the plight of wrongful convictions and the impact on families, as exemplified by Jacobs' turbulent life.
Law
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted Man

Cheryl Wattley's work in exonerating a falsely convicted man exemplifies the critical intersection of law education and social justice advocacy.
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
17 hours ago

Obituary: Sunny Jacobs, US campaigner who fought against the death penalty after her own experience of spending five years on death row

The story highlights the plight of wrongful convictions and the impact on families, as exemplified by Jacobs' turbulent life.
Law
fromAbove the Law
8 months ago

Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted Man

Cheryl Wattley's work in exonerating a falsely convicted man exemplifies the critical intersection of law education and social justice advocacy.
more#criminal-justice
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Director Of Prestigious Skadden Fellows Program Resigns Over Firm's Pro Bono Payola Deal With Trump - Above the Law

As funders, we must act with urgency and courage commensurate with those we support. I felt we had fallen short.
SF politics
Law
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

U.S. Sen. Schiff pushes legal strategy against Trump at NYSTLA ceremony | amNewYork

Trial lawyers and judges are critical in defending against attacks on the rule of law during Trump's presidency.
#immigration
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Woman home again with ailing daughter after ICE arrest in El Monte

Yolanda Perez, detained by ICE, was released on bond to care for her daughter suffering from rare bone cancer.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ice arrests at immigration courts across the US stirring panic: It's terrifying'

Federal authorities are arresting immigrants at U.S. immigration courts as part of a heightened deportation campaign.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Woman home again with ailing daughter after ICE arrest in El Monte

Yolanda Perez, detained by ICE, was released on bond to care for her daughter suffering from rare bone cancer.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ice arrests at immigration courts across the US stirring panic: It's terrifying'

Federal authorities are arresting immigrants at U.S. immigration courts as part of a heightened deportation campaign.
more#immigration
Social justice
fromHarvard Gazette
1 week ago

'It's the best feeling, helping a prosecutor, a judge, see someone's humanity' - Harvard Gazette

Sophia Hunt becomes the first Harvard Law Review president elected since Barack Obama, showcasing her leadership and commitment to legal advocacy.
#first-amendment
Law
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Executive order against Jenner & Block ruled unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that the executive order against Jenner & Block was unconstitutional due to its violation of protected speech.
more#first-amendment
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Community groups say Louisiana is trying to stop them from monitoring air pollution

This is just an obvious attempt to keep citizen groups from doing any monitoring, resulting in muzzling groups, stopping monitoring or not publishing results.
Public health
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Trump is using his assault on government to retaliate against women | Judith Levine

Federal judge blocks Justice Department from cancelling ABA grants citing retaliation against anti-Trump stance.
#constitutional-law
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Assessing Advocacy In The Federal Appeals Through The Lens Of Five Cases From The Past Year - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago
Intellectual property law

Assessing Advocacy In The Federal Appeals Through The Lens Of Five Cases From The Past Year - Above the Law

more#constitutional-law
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Sybil Shainwald, Lawyer Who Fought for Women's Health, Dies at 96

Sybil Shainwald's work significantly advanced the legal fight for women harmed by poorly tested medical products.
#homelessness
SF politics
fromKqed
3 months ago

This Bay Area Woman's Legal Victory Challenges California's Homeless Encampment Crackdown | KQED

Evelyn Alfred's legal victory could influence homeless encampment rights nationwide.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Overlooked No More: Joyce Brown, Whose Struggle Redefined the Rights of the Homeless

Joyce Brown's legal battle highlighted the rights of homeless individuals against involuntary psychiatric treatment.
SF politics
fromKqed
3 months ago

This Bay Area Woman's Legal Victory Challenges California's Homeless Encampment Crackdown | KQED

Evelyn Alfred's legal victory could influence homeless encampment rights nationwide.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Overlooked No More: Joyce Brown, Whose Struggle Redefined the Rights of the Homeless

Joyce Brown's legal battle highlighted the rights of homeless individuals against involuntary psychiatric treatment.
more#homelessness
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

SUNY's top lawyer outlines fight against Trump's education policies | amNewYork

Kapil Longani emphasizes the need for resilience in higher education amidst challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump

Brad S. Karp transitioned from opposing Trump to cooperating by pledging significant legal services in issues of mutual interest.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Long-Lasting Trauma of Family Detention Centers

Family detention in Texas is resurfacing under Trump, raising serious concerns for the treatment of families and children.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Not One, But Two, George W. Bush-Appointed Judges Grant Restraining Orders Against Trump's Biglaw Executive Orders - Above the Law

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump

Brad S. Karp transitioned from opposing Trump to cooperating by pledging significant legal services in issues of mutual interest.
NYC parents
fromtime.com
1 month ago

The Long-Lasting Trauma of Family Detention Centers

Family detention in Texas is resurfacing under Trump, raising serious concerns for the treatment of families and children.
fromTruthout
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers

fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Law

Not One, But Two, George W. Bush-Appointed Judges Grant Restraining Orders Against Trump's Biglaw Executive Orders - Above the Law

more#trump-administration
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Children's Minister Norma Foley to meet legal representative for 'Grace' over concerns about report

Marie-Claire Butler emphasized that her legal team made significant contributions advocating for Grace, but the commission's final report did not reflect those submissions, raising concerns for her advocacy.
UK news
US news
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

'It's Time for You to Leave': More immigration lawyers get notices to self-deport

Notices instructing immigration lawyers to self-deport raise concerns over administrative errors in a flawed mass email campaign.
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Sidley Associate Arguing At The Supreme Court - Above the Law

Peter Bruland's journey reflects the intersection of personal passion and high-stakes legal advocacy, emphasizing the importance of pro bono work.
#casey-anthony
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Casey Anthony joins TikTok and Substack to 'advocate' for herself

Casey Anthony reintroduces herself on TikTok, aiming to advocate for herself and her late daughter while discussing LGBTQ and women's rights.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Casey Anthony Slinks Out Of Hiding, Reintroduces Herself As 'Legal Advocate' - Above the Law

Casey Anthony aims to establish herself as a legal advocate, emphasizing her experience in the field since 2011 and her desire to help others.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago
Parenting

Nancy Grace slams Casey Anthony for calling herself a legal advocate on TikTok: 'Tot Mom is at it again'

Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Casey Anthony joins TikTok and Substack to 'advocate' for herself

Casey Anthony reintroduces herself on TikTok, aiming to advocate for herself and her late daughter while discussing LGBTQ and women's rights.
Law
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Casey Anthony Slinks Out Of Hiding, Reintroduces Herself As 'Legal Advocate' - Above the Law

Casey Anthony aims to establish herself as a legal advocate, emphasizing her experience in the field since 2011 and her desire to help others.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago
Parenting

Nancy Grace slams Casey Anthony for calling herself a legal advocate on TikTok: 'Tot Mom is at it again'

more#casey-anthony
Law
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
3 months ago

The Judicial Conference Should Continue to Liberally Allow Amicus Briefs, a Critical Advocacy Tool

Amicus briefs play a crucial role in legal matters, but proposed changes to filing rules could limit their submission.
LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 months ago

Organizations on the Frontlines Fighting to Protect Us - San Francisco Bay Times

Support national and local organizations fighting for civil rights through donations or volunteer work.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Fears for father denied hospital transfer on indefinite jail term

His treatment has been described as psychiatric abuse, highlighting the dire situation he faces in prison, which has only worsened his mental health conditions.
UK news
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
6 months ago

EFF to Second Circuit: Electronic Device Searches at the Border Require a Warrant

The EFF, alongside the ACLU and NYCLU, advocates for a warrant requirement for border searches of electronic devices, emphasizing privacy concerns in an evolving digital landscape.
Privacy professionals
Social justice
fromKqed
7 months ago

Two New Books Raise Big Concerns About Innocent Men in US Prisons

The articles highlight wrongful convictions and the systemic failures within the criminal justice system
Defense lawyers act as heroes, often working for free to help the wrongfully convicted
fromWIRED
8 months ago

He Worked for a Law Firm Consulting on an Anti-Trans Supreme Court Case. Then We Asked About These Racist Posts

WIRED's investigation reveals troubling connections between a lawyer associated with Lawfair and accounts known for long histories of posting white supremacist content.
Privacy professionals
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