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Apr 21, 2022
The Law & Order Reboot Could Not Come at a Worse Time for Criminal Law Reform
Smart Justice
The longest-running law enforcement series on television is peddling an inaccurate picture of how our criminal legal system works.
The longest-running law enforcement series on television is peddling an inaccurate picture of how our criminal legal system works.
Apr 21, 2022
Documents Reveal Confusion and Lack of Training in Texas Execution
Capital Punishment
As Texas prepares to execute two more people, questions linger about past dysfunction and critical errors.
As Texas prepares to execute two more people, questions linger about past dysfunction and critical errors.
Apr 8, 2022
You Have the Right to Record Law Enforcement Officers — Including at the Border
Smart Justice
In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.
In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.
Apr 7, 2022
Session 2022: A Look Back
Voting Rights
Your vote is your voice. And in a year like 2022, which has shown just how much change is needed, it's something we can't afford to overlook.
By Antonio Serrano
Your vote is your voice. And in a year like 2022, which has shown just how much change is needed, it's something we can't afford to overlook.
By Antonio Serrano
Apr 6, 2022
What You Need to Know Before the ‘24/7 Case’ is Heard in Court
Smart Justice
While courtroom drama in real life isn’t quite as exciting as what’s on TV or in the movies, there is a lot at stake, and we wanted to answer some frequently asked questions.
While courtroom drama in real life isn’t quite as exciting as what’s on TV or in the movies, there is a lot at stake, and we wanted to answer some frequently asked questions.
Mar 31, 2022
Action Required: Trans Day of Visibility
LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Rights
Today, we recommit ourselves to the fight for trans rights across the state of Wyoming.
Today, we recommit ourselves to the fight for trans rights across the state of Wyoming.