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What Is A Bivens Claim?
A Bivens Claim is the kind of lawsuit you bring when a federal official violates your constitutional rights.
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When Can Police Search a Person?
Police can search a person in a number of different situations, but the Fourth Amendment provides some protections.
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Are Juveniles Held in Adult Prisons?
Thousands of juveniles are currently housed in adult prisons across the U.S. even though we know the practice is harmful.
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What is Hearsay?
Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered by a party to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement.
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What Is The Difference Between An Attorney And A Lawyer?
A lot of websites will tell you that there’s a difference between a lawyer and an attorney. But is there really a difference?
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What is Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
The Eighth Amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. But what constitutes cruel and unusual punishment?
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