Claire Hsu

Claire Hsu is an undergraduate student at UC Davis majoring in Political Science and minoring in Sociology. She is interested in policies related to advocating for API rights and prisoner's rights across California. After graduation, Claire plans on attending law school and pursuing a career in law. She is most passionate about criminal law and intellectual property law.

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Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Expands Reentry Pathways for Newly-Released People Looking for Quality Careers

By Kaylynn Chang NEW YORK, NY — The Center of Employment Opportunities revealed this week it is…

Defense Details Case of Man Facing Execution in November – Oklahoma Accused Requests Court to Order DNA Testing

(Editor’s Note: This is a corrected story. The previous version named another law firm, and not Shawn…

ACLU Features Blog Discussing the Significance of Willful Defiance Punishments, State Legislation

By Claire Hsu LONG BEACH, CA – The ACLU released a blog this past week featuring a…

Cook County Anticipates New Pretrial Fairness Act

By Claire Hsu CHICAGO, IL – Cook County last week issued a press release in anticipation of…

REPORT: Mississippi Public Defender Structure Underfunded, Causes Those Who Can’t Afford Attorney to Languish in Jail

By Claire Hsu JACKSON, MS – Mississippi’s public defender system has big problems, leading to many being…

Ninth Circuit Court Rules Prison Can House Prisoners in Solitary Confinement for as Long as Prisons Like

By Claire Hsu SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The California Ninth Circuit Court ruled 3-0 this past week,…

U.S. Senator Alex Padilla’s Legislation Offers Help to Undocumented Immigrants in Securing Green Card, and Guide Them through Citizenship Process

By Claire Hsu WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Alex Padilla of California has authored new legislation he…

Catalyst California and ACLU Report Details Unethical Police Work, Impact on Los Angeles and Riverside Counties

By Claire Hsu LOS ANGELES, CA – Catalyst California and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of…

ACLU and Bread for the City File Suit against D.C. Government to Provide Mental Health Support during Mental Health 911 Emergency Calls

By Claire Hsu WASHINGTON, DC – The DC American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a non-profit advocacy group,…

Defense Lawyers for Man on Death Row Issue Censure of Prosecutors and Judge Following Recent Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Ruling

By Claire Hsu AUSTIN, TX – The attorney for Rodney Reed and the Innocence Project last week…

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