When Mario Rosales and Gracie Lasyone were pulled over in Alexandria, Louisiana, they at first gave the police officers the benefit of the doubt. But it didn’t take long for them to realize they were the victims of an abusive practice in which police nationwide pull over motorists on the pretext of minor traffic infractions—even if no traffic law was violated—with the actual goal of unconstitutionally searching for evidence of other crimes.
The FBI Hasn’t Said What This Couple Did Wrong, But Is Taking Their Savings Anyway
Linda Martin thought she found a safe place to store cash she and her husband were setting aside to purchase a home. But now her home savings are in the hands of the FBI. So, Linda and IJ are challenging the FBI’s “Take Now, Explain Never” forfeitures with a new class action lawsuit.
Wayne County Seized His Car Without Evidence. When He Spoke Out, They Filed Criminal Charges to Silence Him.
In 2020, Robert Reeves and IJ filed a class action lawsuit to end Wayne County’s practice of seizing Detroiters’ cars without charging them with a crime. At the time, he had no way of knowing just how low Wayne County would go to stop his lawsuit.
When IJ lawyers go to court, they have to be ready for anything, and the best way to prepare for the unknown is to practice. These practice sessions are called “moot courts,” and now IJ has our very own moot courtroom.
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IJ Podcasts
Short Circuit: Shielded
A special Short Circuit Live at Georgetown University hosts Joanna Schwartz of UCLA to discuss her book Shielded: How the Police Became Untouchable.
A nostalgic tale of judicial engagement where we examine whether recess is a crime and whether it’s fine for the government to follow your every move out on the water.
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