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September 22, 2023
Second Circuit Allows Lawsuit To Proceed For Unnecessary Strip Search
September 21, 2023
DC Circuit Considers Whether Police Illegally Seized Protesters’ Phones
September 20, 2023
NJ Provides Road Map For Fighting Racially Biased Traffic Stops
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New Study Finds Public Defenders Are 'Dangerously' Overworked
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Federal Courts’ Rulings Reveal Illegal Memphis Police Tactics
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Materials that will help you argue for the best sentence possible for your clients.

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This page contains important resources concerning the new COVID-19, including: (1) Courts Orders and procedures; (2) motions and pleadings; (3) links to other resources.

Information on Racial Issues

The materials from these programs, collected on this page, provide practical litigation resources addressing such topics as racial inequities at bail hearings and many more.

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