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Judge Approves Landmark Settlement in Reed v. State of California

Superior Court Judge William F. Highberger today approved the landmark settlement in Reed v.

January 21, 2011

Federal District Court Judge Rejects Longstanding Washington Immigration Court Policy as Unlawful

SEATTLE – A federal court today held that immigration judges in Washington state must consider releasing detained immigrants on conditions of supervision instead of requiring a money bond.

October 15, 2010

ACLU Cheers House Passage of Provision Removing Unconstitutional Anti-Gay Adoption Ban from Florida Law

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October 14, 2010

Rush to Execution Halted

MARIN — Following developments in federal and state court, the Attorney General conceded today that the execution scheduled to occur at 9:00 pm on September 30 will not go forward. The concession came just 30 hours before the scheduled execution.

September 29, 2010

California's $4 Million Rollercoaster Ride

California's death penalty has always been a bit of a head-scratcher, but the news over the last two weeks may have the record for furrowed brows and rolled eyes.

September 29, 2010

You Can't Leapfrog the Law if You Want to Execute People in Its Name

Declaring that 'justice has been delayed too long,' California state and county officials this week rushed into court to request execution dates for the first time in almost five years.

September 1, 2010