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Brief of Amicus Curiae the Innocence Network in Support of Petitioner, Supporting Reversal
The petitioner argues New Hampshire courts violated due process by refusing to assess the likelihood of misidentification in a suggestive pre-trial lineup.
Brief of Juvenile Law Center, the Children's Law Center of Massachusetts, the Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana, et. al., as Amici Curiae in Support of Defendant/Respondent
This case argues New Mexico's process for sentencing juveniles as adults is unconstitutional. It claims judges, not juries, decide if a child receives an adult sentence, violating the right to a jury trial.
Brief of the Center for Children's Advocacy and Juvenile Law Center in Support of Defendant B.B.
This brief argues that Connecticut's youthful offender statute is unconstitutional. It claims the law improperly gives prosecutors too much power to decide if young people are tried as adults, denying due process.
Brief of the Center for Children's Advocacy and Juvenile Law Center in Support of Defendant David A. Fernandes
This brief argues a Connecticut law improperly lets prosecutors decide if a juvenile is tried as an adult, without clear rules or review. This denial of due process for forum selection is unconstitutional.
Brief of Juvenile Law Center as Amicus Curiae in Support of Appellants’ Petition for Rehearing En Banc
The brief argues that adolescent speech, even if offensive to adults, is normal for teenage development. Punishing students for such out-of-school expression is unjustified and expands school power beyond reasonable limits.
Brief of Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth, Juvenile Law Center, et al., as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that juvenile adjudications should not increase adult sentences because juvenile courts lack the reliability of adult courts and are designed for youth rehabilitation, not future punishment.
Brief of Juvenile Law Center, et al. as Amici Curiae in Support of Respondents
The brief argues S.G.'s seizure and questioning by officials violated the Fourth Amendment. No warrant, probable cause, or consent was present, and none of the exceptions apply to this non-school-related criminal investigation.
Brief of Amicus Curiae on Behalf of Qu’eed Batts
The brief argues that mandatory life without parole for 14-year-olds violates both U.S. and Pennsylvania Constitutions. It contends that scientific research shows juveniles have a greater capacity for rehabilitation than adults.
Motion of Juvenile Law Center et al. for Leave to File an Amici Curiae Brief in Support of Petition for a Writ of Certorari and Brief of Juvenile Law Center, et al. as Amici Curiae in Support of Petition for a Writ of Certorari
This brief argues that school settings and a student's age must factor into Fifth Amendment custody determinations. It asks if a 13-year-old questioned at school felt free to leave, requiring Miranda warnings.
Brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that a person's age, when known by police, is an objective fact a court should consider when deciding if someone was in custody during questioning. This aligns with existing law and does not create a subjective test.
Brief Amicus Curiae of the American Civil Liberties Union in Support of Petitioner
The brief argues that a school setting should be a factor in determining if a student is in police custody, requiring Miranda warnings. It highlights increasing police presence and criminalization of student behavior in schools.
Brief of the American Bar Association as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner
The ABA argues that Miranda custody for minors must consider if a reasonable person their age would feel free to leave. Children's unique vulnerabilities make them more susceptible to coercion during police questioning.
Brief of Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth, et al., as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner
The brief argues that Miranda warnings are vital to protect children from coerced confessions. It asserts that considering age in custody determinations prevents unreliable statements from youth, especially during school interrogations.
Brief of Juvenile Law Center, et al. as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner
The brief argues that a suspect's age must be considered when determining if they are in police custody. Failing to do so denies adolescents Fifth Amendment protections, as youth perceive interrogations differently than adults.
Brief of Amicus Curiae the Innocence Project
The brief argues that courts should update their approach to eyewitness evidence. It asserts the current framework is outdated and proposes incorporating modern scientific understanding of memory.