Fair and Just Prosecution has filed an amicus brief with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to stop the execution of Cedric Allen Ricks, arguing that newly disclosed prosecution notes show unconstitutional racial discrimination during jury selection in his capital trial.
A coalition of legal and civil rights organizations has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court urging it to prevent plea agreements from blocking appeals of unconstitutional sentences, arguing that such waivers should not be allowed to insulate unlawful sentences from judicial review.
The dismissal of charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James highlights the need for lawful, fair, and unbiased legal processes, as the case was deemed to lack merit and was advanced through an unlawful appointment.
Fair and Just Prosecution and the Law Enforcement Action Partnership have filed an amicus brief urging the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to halt ICE arrests near places of worship, arguing that the new DHS policy undermines public safety and trust.
Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) has filed an amicus brief in Johnson v. Superintendent, Mahanoy SCI, calling for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit to rehear a decision that restricts prosecutors’ ability to exercise discretion and pursue justice when confronted with an unjust conviction.
Fair and Just Prosecution (FJP) has condemned President Trump’s efforts to federalize control of the Metropolitan Police Department and deploy the National Guard in Washington, D.C., calling it an authoritarian escalation that threatens public safety and the rule of law.
The Fair and Just Prosecution and 27 other law enforcement and legal leaders filed an amicus brief challenging Genesee County’s blanket ban on in-person visits at its jail, arguing it undermines public safety, violates constitutional rights, and harms families and communities.
A coalition of former attorneys general, judges, and prosecutors have filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant a writ of certiorari in Pitchford v. Mississippi, a death penalty case that raises concerns about racial bias in jury selection.
Fair and Just Prosecution has raised concerns about the use of AI in law enforcement, citing errors, biases, and potential constitutional violations, and urging law enforcement agencies to use AI tools cautiously.
Aramis Ayala, a nationally recognized civil rights advocate and former Florida State Attorney, has been appointed Executive Director of Fair and Just Prosecution, a critical moment for criminal justice reform in the US.
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