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How Secrecy Has Already Corroded Our Democracy in Concrete Ways
By Conor Friedersdorf This summer, Rep. James Sensenbrenner, an author and longtime champion of the Patriot Act, emerged as one of the most concerned voices arguing that the law is being used to violate the rights of Americans. A letter the … Continue reading
10 Reasons Lawyers Say Florida’s Law Enforcement Threw Away George Zimmerman’s Case
By Steven Rosenfeld Florida law enforcement, from the local police to the special prosecutor overseeing the Trayvon Martin case, did not want to see George Zimmerman convicted of murder and deliberately threw away the case, allowing their prosecution to crumble. … Continue reading
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Police Questioning of Minors
Everyone knows the iconic phrase “you have the right to remain silent.” It is usually the first thing that police tell someone when taking them into custody, and it makes up one of the several rights – commonly known as … Continue reading
411 On Stand Your Ground: Which 26 States Have It & What Does It Mean?
As we continue to reflect on not-guilty Trayvon Martin trial verdict, the controversial stand your ground law that aided in George Zimmerman’s defense has come to the forefront of the discussion. But what exactly is stand your ground? In which states … Continue reading
Being Legal Doesn’t End Poverty
By Jennifer Medina Those pressing for change in the country’s immigration system like to say that creating a path to citizenship will bring the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants “out of the shadows.” It is taken as a given that … Continue reading
Is stand your ground unique to the United States?
By Brian Palmer Jurors in the George Zimmerman murder trial discussed Florida’s “stand your ground” law before reaching a not guilty verdict on Saturday, according to juror B37. The controversial law eliminates the obligation to retreat before using deadly force … Continue reading
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Obama takes on race
By Greg Sargent Obama has often been called upon to use his unique historical position as the first black president to engage the nation in a conversation about continuing racial injustice. In a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room … Continue reading →