Category: Court Filings
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What is a Conviction Integrity Unit?
Across the U.S., prosecutors and district attorneys are adding a Conviction Integrity Unit to their office. What does it mean for you?
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Explainer: The Supreme Court’s Decision in Ramirez v Collier
In a case called Ramirez v Collier, the U.S. Supreme Court delayed an execution based on a prisoner’s religious-freedom rights.
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How Does The First Step Act Impact Compassionate Release?
The First Step Act changed compassionate release for the better. But has it actually led to more compassionate releases?
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Explainer: The Supreme Court Decision in Wooden v United States
In Wooden v United States, the Supreme Court addressed mandatory minimums under the Armed Career Criminals Act.
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For My Habeas Petition, Am I In State Or Federal Custody?
If you plan to file a petition for writ of habeas corpus, you may need to know whether you are in state or federal custody.
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News: Report Says Plea Deals Now Limit Compassionate Release
A new NPR report states that prosecutors in the U.S. have been using plea deals to stop compassionate release from prisons.
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What Workplace Protections Exist for Incarcerated Workers?
There are a variety of workplace protections in place for workers in the United States, but none of them have helped incarcerated people.
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What is Qualified Immunity?
Qualified immunity is something that judges created to make it harder to sue police officers, prison guards and other government officials.
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Is Your Loved One Earning First Step Act Time Credits Yet?
If you have a loved one in prison, you’ve likely heard about the First Step Act, but can your loved one earn time credits under the Act yet?
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How Can You Overturn A Wrongful Conviction?
If you were convicted of a crime despite being innocent, you suffered a wrongful conviction and can take steps to have it overturned.