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Nevada Governor Signs the Strongest Compensation Law in the Country
by Innocence Project Staff on
Governor Steve Sisolak signed a law to compensate innocent Nevadans who were wrongfully incarcerated for crimes they did not commit (Assembly Bill 267). Nevada is the 35th state in the nation to enact a compensation law.... Read full article
PROFILE: Carli Kierny, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
"While there are certainly offenses that mandate incarceration, often we are using this as a default for people we just don’t know how to help,” Carli Kierny, Chief Deputy Public Defender for Clark County, explains her position on justice reform.... Read full article
PROFILE: Monica Trujillo, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
Running for District Court judge in Department #3, Trujillo desires to serve as a trial judge where she feels she can have the greatest impact. If elected, she plans on ruling with compassion, integrity and respect.... Read full article
Brenda J. Williams Day, June 5, 2019
by Councilman Cedric Crear on
Brenda J. Williams is a living model of Las Vegas history. She has been a significant trailblazer in Las Vegas, from integrating both the banking industry in 1963, as well as the workforce at the State of Nevada DMW in 1966. ... Read full article
Cory Booker: Paying It Forward and Why I Fight
by Cory Booker on
The first African-American elected to the U.S. Senate from New Jersey, Cory has led efforts to reform our broken criminal justice system, and invest in communities that have been left out and left behind.... Read full article
Q&A for Esther Rodriguez, Esq.
by Esther Rodriguez, Esq. on
"Diversity in the judiciary is important in that it restores public confidence in our judicial system. Nevadans need to have confidence in the Courts that are meant to serve them." Esther Rodriguez candidate for Nevada Supreme Court | Seat B.... Read full article
The Wrongful Conviction of Fred Steese for the Murder of Gerard Soles
by Naiomi Pitre on
After serving more than twenty years in prison, the hard work and diligence of the federal public defender’s office uncovered all of the evidence that was withheld by the prosecution and therefore violated Fred Steese’s right to a fair trial. ... Read full article
Carli Kierny, Esq. - Candidate for District Court, Department #2
by Naiomi Pitre on
Carli Kierny has been working in the Clark County Public Defender’s Office for nearly ten years, after working in the same position in Illinois. She is eager to see the impact of the new criminal justice reform bills that were recently passed.... Read full article
Building an Inclusive Middle Class
by Former Vice President Joe Biden on
"We’re also going to continue the work we started during the Obama-Biden Administration to reduce the number of people incarcerated and eliminate the racial, gender, and income-based inequalities in our criminal justice system." - Joe Biden... Read full article
Kamala Harris at the 2019 Liberty & Justice Event (Iowa)
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Last night at Iowa's Liberty & Justice event, Kamala Harris delivered a rousing speech that laid out what makes her unique in the primary field: her career-long commitment to justice. Watch Kamala's full speech and read some key excerpts.... Read full article
Count on Me! US Census Impacts Lives for a Decade
by Shaundell Newsome on
The Census is a Constitutionally mandated count of every person who lives in the United States and its territories that happens every 10 years. ... Read full article
PROFILE: Dedree Butler, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
A strong passion for family law and criminal defense drew Dedree “Dee” Butler into the legal field, where she has been practicing as an attorney in the Clark County Public Defender’s Office.... Read full article
Heart of My Community
by Jasmin Lilly-Spells, Esq. on
Family is one of the most important things to me. I am a mom of four and a wife to a Navy veteran. My greatest accomplishment in life is raising my four children (11, 9, 5, and 2) with my husband.... Read full article
One Vote. One Voice.
by Joseph C. Abraham on
Specifically, the objective of the “One Vote. One Voice.” voter engagement campaign is to increase voter participation in historically disenfranchised populations, as well as, communities of color throughout Southern Nevada. ... Read full article
PROFILE: Fikisha Miller, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
As far as District Court, Department 19, Fikisha Miller will bring all of her past experiences with her to the bench. She has held positions as a judicial commissioner, general counsel for a construction firm, and even as a juror in a civil trial.... Read full article
Jasmin Lilly-Spells, Esq. - Candidate District Court, Department #23
by Naiomi Pitre on
“Becoming the Judge of District Court Department 23 will not only be an accomplishment for me, it will be my grandma’s dream come true,” Jasmin Lilly-Spells confides. “She planted the seed years ago.”... Read full article
A Pathway to the American Dream
by Deval Patrick on
"Renewing the American Dream requires we deliver on our bold campaign proposals: an Opportunity Agenda to grow our economy, create better jobs, create wealth for more people in more places" - Deval Patrick... Read full article
Seeking to Represent District A: Anand Nair
by Naiomi Pitre on
As a proud United States Marine Corps veteran, Anand Nair learned many valuable life lessons, including the Latin term, “ductus exemplo”, meaning lead by example. ... Read full article
Be Counted!
by U.S. Congressman Steven Horsford on
This year, I am working to ensure that every community is properly counted to receive the funding and representation they are owed as the Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus 2020 Census Taskforce.... Read full article
Adam Ganz, Esq. - Candidate for District Court, Dept. #3
by Naiomi Pitre on
Adam Ganz is running for District Court Judge in Department 3 in the 2020 election. He strives to improve the lack of faith that many people have come to have in the judicial system.... Read full article
Attorney General Ford Launches New Public Information Campaign on Expanded Voting Rights
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Carson City, NV – Today, Attorney General Ford announced a new public information campaign to educate Nevadans about recently-passed legislation that expands voting rights to people formerly incarcerated. ... Read full article
My highest priority: Lowering health care and prescription drug costs
by Congressman Steven Horsford on
Representative Horsford is a proven champion for Nevada’s working families. He is committed to standing up to the reckless agenda of Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.... Read full article
Fikisha Miller, Esq. - Candidate for Clark County District Court, Dept. #19
by Naiomi Pitre on
As the upcoming 2020 election approaches, Fikisha Miller vows to demonstrate fair, equal, and true justice in her department. ... Read full article
The Elimination of "Cash Bail"
by Belinda T. Harris, Esq. on
Why should you concern yourself with voting in the upcoming Primary Election? Why should you concern yourself with ensuring that the right candidates are elected to serve on the Nevada Supreme Court? ... Read full article
Belinda T. Harris, Esq. - Candidate for N. Las Vegas Justice Court, Dept. #3
by Naiomi Pitre on
For the past thirteen years, Belinda T. has worked tirelessly as a Public Defender. Her current position as a Chief Deputy Public Defender for the Clark County Public Defender’s office places her in the ideal position to serve the community. ... Read full article
How a Traffic Ticket Can Ruin Your Life
by Heidi Almase, Esq. on
Heidi Almase is a former Las Vegas Municipal Court judge who created and presided over the Serious Traffic Offenders Program.... Read full article
OPINION-EDITORIAL: Yes We Can With Tanya Flanagan
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Tanya Flanagan, a 20-year resident of North Las Vegas, has tossed her hat in the ring for the seat of Clark County Commission District D, currently held by Lawrence Weekly who will term out next year.... Read full article
PROFILE: Jasmin Lilly-Spells, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
As Lilly-Spells runs for a seat on the Eighth Judicial District Court in Department 23, she plans on offering a unique approach to administering justice and serving her community. She believes in balancing compassion with just punishment.... Read full article
Stephanie Charter for District Court Family Division – Department Y
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Stephanie Charter is running for one of the new judicial seats in Clark County Family Court: Department Y. Stephanie was admitted to the California State Bar in 1991 and the Nevada State Bar in 1994.... Read full article
PROFILE: Adriana Rincon White, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on
In the 2020 election, Adriana Rincon White will be running for the judicial seat in District Court - Family Division in Clark County, Nevada (Las Vegas).... Read full article