Clause 40 Foundation

On #PublicDefenseDay and on the 62nd anniversary of the Gideon v. Wainwright decision, we celebrate public defenders for their commitment to constitutional defense. In order to achieve a fair adversarial legal system, their essential work demands more equitable funding.

FISA reauthorization is poised to be a hotly debated topic again this year. Learn why the fight over FISA is so important and its implication on our privacy rights in our blog post: https://lnkd.in/eMB7FdyM

It’s our birthday! ?? On Founder’s Day, we celebrate our mission to ensure that the promise of justice is fulfilled in our society and we look forward to continuing our work to preserve the due process rights guaranteed in the Constitution. Another year #TowardJustice! ??

ICYMI: Former President Joe Biden capped off his final days in office by issuing more individual pardons and commutations than any other President in history. We hope this will serve as a reminder of how the executive branch can use its pardon power to rectify unfair sentencing laws. Pardons, commutations, and clemency give us a chance to create a more just criminal legal system. https://lnkd.in/e3a56jyF

In the face of systemic racism that still exists today, Dr. King fought for equality, fundamental rights, and racial justice. We will continue to honor his legacy by advocating for these ideals until they are fully realized in our country and the criminal legal system. #MLKDay

?? President Joe Biden has 5 days left to address disproportionately long sentences that would result in much shorter prison under current law. Clemency, pardons, and commutations are vital tools to make our justice system fairer. #TowardJustice

We're disappointed the Supreme Court denied cert. in Won v. United States, a case which we filed an amicus brief in. We want to thank Cozen O'Connor for their pro bono support and SCOTUSblog for highlighting the importance of the confrontation clause: https://lnkd.in/emdnUCYK

Nearly three years later, Rikers Island's inhumane jail conditions are still national news and prisons across the country share similar pathologies. Read our post that explains the recent history of Rikers and how it represents a nationwide crisis: https://lnkd.in/dFKddJDA

Our mission is to re-balance the criminal legal framework by preserving due process rights guaranteed in the Constitution through public education, events, research, litigation, and advocacy. Support us on Giving Tuesday with a tax deductible donation: https://lnkd.in/efGJZ5y6

"The matter at issue in FISA debates is not which surveillance activities the government will engage in, but just which ones Congress wants to put on stronger legal and political footing." The history of FISA and its current impact on our civil liberties: https://lnkd.in/eMB7FdyM