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Sep 28, 2023

As a New Term Begins, Where Does the Supreme Court Stand on Criminal Justice?

Here’s what past criminal law rulings tell us about how the justices may interpret the law moving forward.
Here’s what past criminal law rulings tell us about how the justices may interpret the law moving forward.
The vacant interior of the US Supreme Court with the justices' equally vacant seats.
The vacant interior of the US Supreme Court with the justices' equally vacant seats.
Sep 1, 2023

Broad Coalition Challenges Governor Green’s Controversial Emergency Proclamation on Housing

*Original release posted by Earthjustice under the title, "...

*Original release posted by Earthjustice under the title, "...

EP Housing Lawsuit Filing
EP Housing Lawsuit Filing
Aug 31, 2023

Together, We’re Changing the Face of Crisis Response in D.C.

The D.C. Crisis Response Coalition is leading the charge to protect community members who need support during mental health crises.
The D.C. Crisis Response Coalition is leading the charge to protect community members who need support during mental health crises.
A group posing on behalf of the DC Crisis Response Coalition.
A group posing on behalf of the DC Crisis Response Coalition.
Aug 10, 2023

Visualizing the Racial Wealth Gap

From homeownership to income, systemic inequities perpetuate disparities in wealth.
From homeownership to income, systemic inequities perpetuate disparities in wealth.
Close up of a mortgage application and a pen.
Close up of a mortgage application and a pen.
Aug 3, 2023

The Deadly and Tragic Costs of Pretrial Detention

Local officials must take action to prevent more deaths in Fulton County, Georgia's jails.
Local officials must take action to prevent more deaths in Fulton County, Georgia's jails.
Protester with raised fist in the air at Fulton County Jail after the death of Lashawn Thompson.
Protester with raised fist in the air at Fulton County Jail after the death of Lashawn Thompson.
Jul 12, 2023

Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings

The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.
The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.
Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.
Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.