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Fourth Amendment
New Jersey Parents Challenge State’s Secret Retention of Newborn Blood
When babies are born in New Jersey, the state, like all states, requires that blood be taken from the newborns and tested for diseases. But, after the testing is over, New Jersey keeps the leftover blood for 23 years to use however it chooses, all without parents’ knowledge or consent. Now, a group of New Jersey parents have teamed up with IJ to challenge this practice.
Forfeiture Victims Win First Round in Class Action Lawsuit Against Harris County, Texas
Last week, two IJ clients—who lost their life savings on the side of I-10 after Harris County officers seized their cash and sent them on their way—got the news they have waited more than a year to hear: Their constitutional challenge will proceed after a district court rejected the county’s claim of immunity.
Medical Dispensary Owner Challenges Total Ban on Advertising
Clarence Cocroft owns the first state-licensed, black-owned dispensary in Mississippi, but he can't spread the word about his business due to a state law that completely prohibits dispensaries from advertising and marketing in any media at all. So, he's teamed up with IJ.
We wanted to share the good news that IJ client Rudy Carey returned to his job as a substance abuse counselor last week after IJ helped him secure an official pardon. Now, Rudy is back to following his calling. Thank you to our supporters for helping us fight for second chances.
IJ Podcasts
Short Circuit: Parenting Is Hard
A pair of qualified-immunity-infused opinions that will light a fire and inspire parenting solidarity.
It’s the old and the new economy this week. First, it turns out preambles often make a difference in admin law cases, including those involving benefits for black lung disease. Then, TikTok tries to move a lawsuit from Texas to California.
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