Criminal Law News
Prof Kaplan, CJRC in NY Times
In a story about non-unanimous juries, professor Aliza Kaplan and the Criminal Justice Reform Clinic are mentioned for research on how the law affects Oregonians.
CJRC Wins Clemency for Incarcerated Juvenile
Governor Kate Brown granted clemency to a young woman on the basis of a petition prepared by law students in the Criminal Justice Reform Clinic.
Oregon Supreme Court Cites Clinic Amicus Brief
The Criminal Justice Reform Clinic, (CJRC) celebrated a win in early October when the Oregon Supreme Court ruled in favor of Dante Farmer, an incarcerated individual, and cited an amicus brief from CJRC in support of his case.
Professor Kaplan Discusses the Reliability of Forensic Science
Professor Aliza Kaplan’s research examines the validity and reliability of forensic science in the criminal justice system and suggests that such evidence needs to be augmented using a collaborative approach.
Lewis & Clark Law Students Recognized for Pro Bono Work at the Border
Cecilia Anguiano ’18 and Favio Perez ’18 were recognized by Dean Jennifer Johnson at the 2018 Student Recognition Lunch for their pro bono immigration work assisting CARA Family Immigration Pro Bono attorneys at two Texas detention centers.
Disability Rights in Oregon Prisons, Focus of CJRC Project
Students working at the Lewis & Clark Criminal Justice Reform Clinic (CJRC) assisted Disability Rights Oregon (DRO) last semester to produce a ‘Know Your Rights’ self-advocacy brochure for people with disabilities who are incarcerated in Oregon prisons.
CJRC Files Amicus Brief with U.S. Supreme Court in State v. Sims
The Criminal Justice Reform Clinic filed an amicus brief to SCOTUS about the unconstitutionality of non-unanimous juries in the Louisiana case State v. Sims.
Governor Brown Grants Criminal Justice Reform Clinic’s Clemency Petition
Governor Kate Brown granted a clemency petition for Dondrae “Choo” Fair, prepared by Lewis & Clark Law School’s Criminal Justice Reform Clinic (CJRC).