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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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Brief Amici Curiae of Electronic Frontier Foundation, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Support of Appellant
See the various issues on which NACDL has conducted criminal justice advocacy in Minnesota. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see active legislation in Minnesota that NACDL is tracking.
NACDL worked with partners to support legislation expanding voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals.
Brief of Amici Curiae Minnesota Board of Public Defense, Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
In Doe v. Gomez, 542 N.W.2d 17, 27 (1995), the Minnesota Supreme Court “conclude[d] that the right of privacy under the Minnesota Constitution encompasses a woman’s right to decide to terminate her pregnancy.” Applying this framework, Gomez held that Minnesota’s medical assistance and general assistance statutes could not deny funding for “therapeutic abortions” while providing public funds for childbirth-related medical services.
Learn about jury diversity from leading experts and practitioners. This webinar features a diverse panel of national and Minnesota-based professionals sharing their experiences and recommendations.
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.
Policies and rulings on lengthy imprisonment terms in Minnesota.
Information on the policy and history of recording custodial interrogations in Minnesota.
Attorney-client communications federal caselaw and state-specific anecdotal data in Minnesota
