by JLPP | Dec 7, 2017 | Amicus, Courts & Judicial Interpretation, Criminal Justice, Executive Branch, Immigration, Policing and Law Enforcement, Racial Justice
A week ago, a San Francisco jury acquitted Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, an undocumented immigrant, of murder in the death of Kate Steinle, which took place on July 1, 2015. The defense argued that Garcia Zarate happened upon the gun, which accidentally fired while pointed...
by JLPP | Nov 10, 2017 | Amicus, Criminal Justice, Environmental Justice, Executive Branch, Immigration, LGBTQ Rights, Racial Justice, Reproductive Rights
This week marks one year since Donald Trump won the presidential election. The next day, I wrote a reflection piece for this blog, outlining the fears many of us shared and voicing hope and determination we held onto. Now, a year later, I write about where we are...
by JLPP | Oct 10, 2017 | Amicus
In recent years, major innovations in Hepatitis C treatments have greatly improved the treatability of this deadly disease. However, the high cost of these drugs has kept many people living with Hepatitis C from enjoying the benefits of treatment. Dr. Rebekah Gee,...
by JLPP | Mar 16, 2017 | Amicus, Executive Branch, Freedom of Expression, LGBTQ Rights
While it is difficult to get accurate statistics regarding transgender individuals – including the percentage of Americans who identify as such – it is well-documented that transgender people face higher than average rates of poverty, discrimination, and suicide. The...
by JLPP | Feb 17, 2017 | Amicus, Freedom of Expression
In recent months, nearly everyone has been talking about politics – including celebrities. When Mike Pence attended the popular musical Hamilton, the cast took the opportunity to applaud diversity and ask him to “uphold our American values.” Green Day directly blasted...
