The Judicial branch of the government is responsible for interpreting the law. While that sounds like a relatively simple task the justice system relies on a multi-leveled court system. ... Read full article
NLG members are legal workers, law students, and attorneys. It is important to remember that “legal workers” is a broad category, including legal secretaries, paralegals, investigators, social workers working in the legal field...... Read full article
Carli Kierny explains “It exists in the justice system as higher rates of arrest for black people, higher rates of conviction, and longer criminal histories than their white counterparts. I am committed to combating the effects of white privilege."... Read full article
Leslie Ann Turner states "Mass Liberation is a group of community members who work together to dismantle mass incarceration--through various avenues--while centering Black Liberation."... Read full article
“I want people to remember that the power of the people will always be more than the people in power. Everyone’s vote is equal. No one vote or voter has more power than the next vote or voter,” Belinda emphasizes.... Read full article
After serving more than twenty years in prison, the hard work and diligence of the federal public defender’s office uncovered all of the evidence that was withheld by the prosecution and therefore violated Fred Steese’s right to a fair trial. ... Read full article
Belinda T. Harris, Esq. poses the questions "Why should you concern yourself with voting in the upcoming Primary Election? Why should you concern yourself with ensuring that the right candidates are elected to serve on the Nevada Supreme Court?"... Read full article
“I would advise any aspiring model to believe in herself before she expects anyone else to,” Elle shares. “That, and she should carefully monitor and consider any actions that she makes, because what you do today has a strong effect on your future.”... Read full article
Due to all of the work that Cedric has done in the community, he was recently given an award and named a Legacy Builder by the NAACP.... Read full article
Ricky Gourrier took advantage of the chance to work as a paid intern in the Communications Department for Senator Harry Reid, who was the Senate Minority Leader at the time. ... Read full article