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8 months ago

Criminal Law Professors Help Exonerate Falsely Convicted Man

Cheryl Wattley's work in exonerating a falsely convicted man exemplifies the critical intersection of law education and social justice advocacy.

fromHarvard Gazette

14 hours ago

Social justice

'It's the best feeling, helping a prosecutor, a judge, see someone's humanity' - Harvard Gazette

more#law-school

#immigrant-rights

Ice arrests at immigration courts across the US stirring panic: It's terrifying'

Federal authorities are arresting immigrants at U.S. immigration courts as part of a heightened deportation campaign.

fromABC7 San Francisco

1 day ago

San Francisco Giants

'A fear tactic': Immigrant rights groups denounce reported ICE arrests outside SF court

Ice arrests at immigration courts across the US stirring panic: It's terrifying'

Federal authorities are arresting immigrants at U.S. immigration courts as part of a heightened deportation campaign.

fromABC7 San Francisco

1 day ago

San Francisco Giants

'A fear tactic': Immigrant rights groups denounce reported ICE arrests outside SF court

more#immigrant-rights

Executive order against Jenner & Block ruled unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that the executive order against Jenner & Block was unconstitutional due to its violation of protected speech.

Privacy professionals

EFF Stands with Perkins Coie and the Rule of Law

The Electronic Frontier Foundation supports Perkins Coie's legal challenge against the unconstitutional Executive Order aimed at punishing law firms for client advocacy.

Privacy professionals

EFF Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Perkins Coie Law Firm Against Unconstitutional Executive Order

fromBusiness Insider

6 days ago

Executive order against Jenner & Block ruled unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled that the executive order against Jenner & Block was unconstitutional due to its violation of protected speech.

Privacy professionals

EFF Stands with Perkins Coie and the Rule of Law

The Electronic Frontier Foundation supports Perkins Coie's legal challenge against the unconstitutional Executive Order aimed at punishing law firms for client advocacy.

Privacy professionals

EFF Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Perkins Coie Law Firm Against Unconstitutional Executive Order

more#first-amendment

fromwww.npr.org

Community groups say Louisiana is trying to stop them from monitoring air pollution

This is just an obvious attempt to keep citizen groups from doing any monitoring, resulting in muzzling groups, stopping monitoring or not publishing results.

Public health

US politics

Trump is using his assault on government to retaliate against women | Judith Levine

Federal judge blocks Justice Department from cancelling ABA grants citing retaliation against anti-Trump stance.

What will happen with the Equal Rights Amendment under Trump?

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has been acknowledged as law, leading to advocacy for its implementation.

2 weeks ago

Intellectual property law

Assessing Advocacy In The Federal Appeals Through The Lens Of Five Cases From The Past Year - Above the Law

Women in technology

fromFast Company

What will happen with the Equal Rights Amendment under Trump?

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has been acknowledged as law, leading to advocacy for its implementation.

2 weeks ago

Intellectual property law

Assessing Advocacy In The Federal Appeals Through The Lens Of Five Cases From The Past Year - Above the Law

more#constitutional-law

US news

3 weeks ago

Sybil Shainwald, Lawyer Who Fought for Women's Health, Dies at 96

Sybil Shainwald's work significantly advanced the legal fight for women harmed by poorly tested medical products.

This Bay Area Woman's Legal Victory Challenges California's Homeless Encampment Crackdown | KQED

Evelyn Alfred's legal victory could influence homeless encampment rights nationwide.

NYC politics

Overlooked No More: Joyce Brown, Whose Struggle Redefined the Rights of the Homeless

Joyce Brown's legal battle highlighted the rights of homeless individuals against involuntary psychiatric treatment.

SF politics

fromKqed

This Bay Area Woman's Legal Victory Challenges California's Homeless Encampment Crackdown | KQED

Evelyn Alfred's legal victory could influence homeless encampment rights nationwide.

NYC politics

Overlooked No More: Joyce Brown, Whose Struggle Redefined the Rights of the Homeless

Joyce Brown's legal battle highlighted the rights of homeless individuals against involuntary psychiatric treatment.

SUNY's top lawyer outlines fight against Trump's education policies | amNewYork

Kapil Longani emphasizes the need for resilience in higher education amidst challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

#trump-administration

US politics

How a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump

Brad S. Karp transitioned from opposing Trump to cooperating by pledging significant legal services in issues of mutual interest.

fromtime.com

The Long-Lasting Trauma of Family Detention Centers

Family detention in Texas is resurfacing under Trump, raising serious concerns for the treatment of families and children.

fromTruthout

Privacy professionals

Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers

Law

Not One, But Two, George W. Bush-Appointed Judges Grant Restraining Orders Against Trump's Biglaw Executive Orders - Above the Law

fromBusiness Insider

Privacy professionals

She quit Big Law in protest, but she's not giving up the fight against Trump

US politics

How a Major Democratic Law Firm Ended Up Bowing to Trump

Brad S. Karp transitioned from opposing Trump to cooperating by pledging significant legal services in issues of mutual interest.

fromtime.com

The Long-Lasting Trauma of Family Detention Centers

Family detention in Texas is resurfacing under Trump, raising serious concerns for the treatment of families and children.

fromTruthout

Privacy professionals

Legal Advocacy Groups Rebuke Trump Memo That Threatens Law Firms and Lawyers

Law

Not One, But Two, George W. Bush-Appointed Judges Grant Restraining Orders Against Trump's Biglaw Executive Orders - Above the Law

fromBusiness Insider

more#trump-administration

Privacy professionals

She quit Big Law in protest, but she's not giving up the fight against Trump

fromIrish Independent

Children's Minister Norma Foley to meet legal representative for 'Grace' over concerns about report

Marie-Claire Butler emphasized that her legal team made significant contributions advocating for Grace, but the commission's final report did not reflect those submissions, raising concerns for her advocacy.

UK news

US news

fromABA Journal

'It's Time for You to Leave': More immigration lawyers get notices to self-deport

Notices instructing immigration lawyers to self-deport raise concerns over administrative errors in a flawed mass email campaign.

Social justice

The Sidley Associate Arguing At The Supreme Court - Above the Law

Peter Bruland's journey reflects the intersection of personal passion and high-stakes legal advocacy, emphasizing the importance of pro bono work.

Los Angeles

fromLos Angeles Times

Woman home again with ailing daughter after ICE arrest in El Monte

Yolanda Perez, detained by ICE, was released on bond to care for her daughter suffering from rare bone cancer.

SF real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

Are AMCs the next target of class-action lawsuits?

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against AMCs for unjust enrichment and misleading fees affecting consumers in California.

Women in technology

A Lawyer's Quest To Help Victims Of Abuse - Above the Law

Alreen Haeggquist's journey illustrates how personal trauma can drive a powerful legal career advocating for survivors.

Casey Anthony joins TikTok and Substack to 'advocate' for herself

Casey Anthony reintroduces herself on TikTok, aiming to advocate for herself and her late daughter while discussing LGBTQ and women's rights.

Parenting

Casey Anthony joins TikTok to announce new career as legal advocate'

Casey Anthony has transitioned to a legal advocacy role, focusing on LGBTQ and women's rights.

Casey Anthony Slinks Out Of Hiding, Reintroduces Herself As 'Legal Advocate' - Above the Law

Casey Anthony aims to establish herself as a legal advocate, emphasizing her experience in the field since 2011 and her desire to help others.

fromTODAY.com

Parenting

Nancy Grace slams Casey Anthony for calling herself a legal advocate on TikTok: 'Tot Mom is at it again'

Black Lives Matter

fromFast Company

Casey Anthony joins TikTok and Substack to 'advocate' for herself

Casey Anthony reintroduces herself on TikTok, aiming to advocate for herself and her late daughter while discussing LGBTQ and women's rights.

Parenting

Casey Anthony joins TikTok to announce new career as legal advocate'

Casey Anthony has transitioned to a legal advocacy role, focusing on LGBTQ and women's rights.

Casey Anthony Slinks Out Of Hiding, Reintroduces Herself As 'Legal Advocate' - Above the Law

Casey Anthony aims to establish herself as a legal advocate, emphasizing her experience in the field since 2011 and her desire to help others.

fromTODAY.com

Parenting

Nancy Grace slams Casey Anthony for calling herself a legal advocate on TikTok: 'Tot Mom is at it again'

more#casey-anthony

fromSan Francisco Bay Times

The Judicial Conference Should Continue to Liberally Allow Amicus Briefs, a Critical Advocacy Tool

Amicus briefs play a crucial role in legal matters, but proposed changes to filing rules could limit their submission.

LGBT

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Organizations on the Frontlines Fighting to Protect Us - San Francisco Bay Times

Support national and local organizations fighting for civil rights through donations or volunteer work.

Fears for father denied hospital transfer on indefinite jail term

His treatment has been described as psychiatric abuse, highlighting the dire situation he faces in prison, which has only worsened his mental health conditions.

UK news