Connie Martinez

Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, National Issues

Citing Abuses at FCI Dublin, ACLU Backs Congressional Legislation to Create Federal Prison Oversight

By Connie Martinez WASHINGTON, DC – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has announced its strong support...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, Sacramento Region

Disability Rights California Disapproves Supreme Court Decision in Grants Pass v Johnson Homeless Ruling

By Connie Martinez SACRAMENTO, CA – Disability Rights California said this week it condemns the U.S. Supreme...... Read more.
Gavel with open book and scales on table
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, National Issues

Nation’s Defense Bar Initiates Action to Combat Prosecutorial Misconduct in Florida 

By Connie Martinez and Sarah Chayet WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, National Issues

Salon: Under U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v Wade, Red States Plan to Expand Death Penalty

By Connie Martinez and Enola Gueta WASHINGTON, DC – Many governors in red states are using the...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, LA City News

Court Rules against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in ‘Knock and Arrest’ Tactics

By Connie Martinez LOS ANGELES, CA – The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights has issued a statement...... Read more.
Breaking News, Everyday Injustice, National Issues

Philly Inquirer Columnist Writes about Student Gaza Protestors Facing Riot Law Enforcement for So-Called ‘Safety’ Reasons  

By Connie Martinez PHILADELPHIA, PA – U.S. universities from coast to coast have encountered riot law enforcement...... Read more.