Acquittals and Outrage: Presidential Tweets Threaten the Integrity of the Justice System
A week ago, a San Francisco jury acquitted Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, an undocumented immigrant, of murder in the death […]
Jazmynne Young: Treatment of Trans Prisoners and Grassroots Advocacy for Trans Rights
Jazmynne Young is a trans woman and LGBTQ rights activist. She was arrested this summer and held at Valley Street
Almost No Choice: Homelessness and the Law
Courts should take responsibility for a fundamental question: whether current case law addressing the rights of homeless people rests upon fundamentally flawed assumptions.
“Comparable Evils”: How to Read Sexual Orientation into Title VII’s Evolving Protections
In a recent decision, Hively v. Ivy Tech Community College, the Seventh Circuit took time to consider the methods of
A Historical Perspective on Police Oppression
It has long been observed that police departments can function to reinforce racial and class inequality.[1] Regardless of whether their
Carpenter v. United States: Reevaluating Privacy Rights in the Smartphone Era
While technology has empowered us to access a wealth of information about the world, it can also empower others to
McCoy v. Louisiana: Protecting the Accused’s Right to Present a Defense
Unless the Supreme Court reverses his conviction, Mr. McCoy will face the death penalty because of the decisions his attorney made against his wishes.
Jennings v. Rodriguez: The Constitutionality of Detaining Immigrants Without a Hearing
In 2007, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) detained Alejandro Rodriguez, a lawful resident working as a dental assistant.[1] Rodriquez
Ames Moot Court Final Round – November 14, 2017
Welcome to CR-CL’s Live Blog of the Ames Moot Court Finals! Please scroll down for the live blog. We’ll start
A New Battle in the War Over Reproductive Rights
Given that a conservative majority may soon reemerge on the Supreme Court, conservative legislators may feel emboldened to pass new
Packingham v. North Carolina: Sex Offenders, Facebook, and the First Amendment
“While we may now be coming to the realization that the Cyber Age is a revolution of historic proportions, we