by nbeauchamps | Nov 28, 2018 | Amicus, Voting and Elections Rights
This year, a record number of Americans voted in the midterm elections, marking it the highest turnout rate for a midterm election since 1966. Still, there is more to be done to better ensure higher participation from the electorate. Democrats have announced that the...
by nbeauchamps | Nov 3, 2018 | Amicus, Criminal Justice, Racial Justice
The Sixth Amendment guarantees individuals the right to a jury in criminal cases. Louisiana is one of two states where a non-unanimous jury can convict individuals of non-capital felonies. Specifically, Louisiana law requires that a minimum of 10 out of 12 jurors...
by nbeauchamps | Oct 20, 2018 | Amicus, Criminal Justice, Racial Justice, Voting and Elections Rights
When casting their ballots for the midterm elections, Florida voters will have the opportunity to help restore the eligibility to vote to previously incarcerated individuals with felony convictions through a constitutional amendment. For the enactment of a proposed...
