Renewed War on Drugs, harsher charging policies, stepped-up criminalization of immigrants — in the current climate, joining the NACDL is more important than ever. Members of NACDL help to support the only national organization working at all levels of government to ensure that the voice of the defense bar is heard.
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NACDL is committed to enhancing the capacity of the criminal defense bar to safeguard fundamental constitutional rights.
NACDL harnesses the unique perspectives of NACDL members to advocate for policy and practice improvements in the criminal legal system.
NACDL envisions a society where all individuals receive fair, rational, and humane treatment within the criminal legal system.
NACDL’s mission is to serve as a leader, alongside diverse coalitions, in identifying and reforming flaws and inequities in the criminal legal system, and redressing systemic racism, and ensuring that its members and others in the criminal defense bar are fully equipped to serve all accused persons at the highest level.
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State and local law enforcement agencies are employing dystopian technology like face recognition, drone cameras and predictive policing programs to investigate, charge and prosecute people. These powerful tools are criminalizing communities, often with little transparency of how they were acquired and how they are used. Learn how to uncover and confront these technologies at the state and local level.
NACDL's 19th Annual State Criminal Justice Network Conference August 17-19, 2020 | Held Virtually
Brief of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, (ACLUM) Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL), and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) as Amicus Curiae in Support of Respondent.
In 2018, the Massachusetts legislature repealed the 1845 statute, “Procuring Miscarriage,” which made performing an abortion a crime punishable by up to 20 years.
NACDL is providing resources regarding the Criminalization of Pregnancy and Reproductive Health to the criminal defense community. Resources are provided without warranty or guarantee. Please consult the laws and rules of your state and local authorities. Please log in to access them. Membership is NOT required.
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Massachusetts. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Massachusetts that NACDL is tracking.
NACDL advocated for comprehensive juvenile justice legislation in Massachusetts.
NACDL has engaged in legislative advocacy to stop the use of face surveillance technology in Massachusetts.
Policies and rulings on lengthy imprisonment terms in Massachusetts.
Attorney-client communications federal caselaw and state-specific anecdotal data in Massachusetts
Brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as Amicus Curiae in Support of Respondent-Appellant Facebook.
Hampden County Superior Court: Commonwealth v. Perrot
US District Court District of Massachusetts: USA v. Hebshie
Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. Erick Cotto Jr., and related cases
Commonwealth v. Oswelt Millien; Opinion
Brief for Amici Curiae National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
