A family was awarded $1.5 million after US border officers wrongfully detained their 9-year-old. Their lawyer shares which AI tool helped him win the case.

Some lawyers, like Joseph McMullen, utilize AI-powered legal tools effectively, navigating complex cases and enhancing their arguments. This journey began with the troubling detention of two siblings at the US-Mexico border, which raised serious ethical concerns. Despite allegations of coercion, the government contended that the children's detention was warranted. McMullen's case illustrates the dual nature of AI in law—while some fall victim to fabricated cases, others, like McMullen, find practical ways to harness its capabilities for justice.

"In a lawsuit, the family alleged that border officers pressured her to claim she was her Mexican cousin. The government denied any coercion."

"Joseph McMullen...used AI-powered legal software to help him win a major case by sifting through evidence and making his filings more persuasive."

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