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Aug 30, 2004
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Martin v. Ziherl (amicus)

Constitutionality of Virginia’s Fornication Statute
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Aug 09, 2004
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Commonwealth v. Bucklin

Right of Probationer to Receive Medical Treatment
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Jun 06, 2003
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Madison v. Riter (amicus)

Constitutionality of Statute Protecting Prisoners’ Religious Freedom
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Feb 19, 2003
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McRae v. Johnson

Prisoners’ Right to Religious Expression
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Oct 25, 2002
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Hamdi v. Rumsfeld (amicus)

Due Process Rights of Enemy Combatant
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Aug 30, 2004
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Court Case
Aug 30, 2004
  • Criminal Legal Reform

Martin v. Ziherl (amicus)

Constitutionality of Virginia’s Fornication Statute
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Aug 09, 2004
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Aug 09, 2004
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Commonwealth v. Bucklin

Right of Probationer to Receive Medical Treatment
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Jun 06, 2003
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Jun 06, 2003
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Madison v. Riter (amicus)

Constitutionality of Statute Protecting Prisoners’ Religious Freedom
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Feb 19, 2003
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Feb 19, 2003
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McRae v. Johnson

Prisoners’ Right to Religious Expression
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Oct 25, 2002
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Oct 25, 2002
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Hamdi v. Rumsfeld (amicus)

Due Process Rights of Enemy Combatant
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