Tag: Supreme Court
When Do Courts Impose The Death Penalty?
In 27 states and the federal system, the death penalty is still used as punishment for crimes in capital cases.
READ MOREWhat Is A Bivens Claim?
A Bivens Claim is the kind of lawsuit you bring when a federal official violates your constitutional rights.
READ MOREExplainer: What Overturning Roe v Wade Means For Criminal Justice
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, and its decision could have several impacts on the criminal justice system.
READ MORENews: The Impact of Overturning Roe v Wade on Criminal Justice
The Supreme Court will overturn Roe v Wade in the near future, and the impacts on the criminal justice system are clear already.
READ MOREExplainer: The Supreme Court’s Decision in Thompson v Clark
In Thompson v Clark, the U.S. Supreme Court held that plaintiffs need only prove they weren’t convicted to bring a Fourth Amendment claim.
READ MOREExplainer: 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.
READ MOREExplainer: 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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