Tag: constitutional rights

Over 2.3 million people are currently incarcerated in the United States, each with fundamental rights that must be protected. These rights, often misunderstood or...

Every year, thousands of individuals in the United States fall victim to false arrest, a serious violation of civil rights. False arrest occurs when...

Nearly 25,000 New Yorkers were subjected to stop and frisk encounters in 2022, a stark reminder of the policy's lingering presence. The practice, which...

A federal court recently rejected critical evidence in a high-profile drug trafficking case, ruling it obtained through an illegal police search. This decision underscores...

Nearly 60 years after the landmark Miranda v. Arizona decision, the Supreme Court has issued a ruling that clarifies the consequences when law enforcement...

Every year, over 10 million Americans are arrested, and with each arrest comes the potential for Miranda rights to be invoked. These rights, established...

Nearly 30% of felony defendants in the U.S. choose to represent themselves in criminal court, a practice known as pro se representation. This decision,...

Every year, millions of Americans encounter law enforcement officers, and many wonder about their rights during these interactions. One of the most common concerns...