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State v. Elzey
The court ruled that jurors evaluating battered spouse syndrome and PTSD must consider the defendant's complete abuse history. A new trial was ordered due to misleading jury instructions.
Brief of Refugee Advocacy Organizations as Amici Curiae in Support of Respondents
The Ninth Circuit correctly ruled that appeals courts cannot make initial adverse credibility findings in asylum cases if the immigration judge and BIA did not. Courts must accept testimony as credible in such instances.
Brief of the Education Civil Rights Alliance, National Center for Youth Law, Juvenile Law Center, National Disability Rights Network, Education Law Center, et al. as Amici Curiae in Support of Appellants
The brief argues the District Court should have granted compensatory education to Havasupai Tribe members. This remedy would address the Bureau of Indian Education’s failure to provide a quality education, as required by law.
Brief of Advocates for Child Victims of Domestic Violence as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner
The brief argues that Texas wrongly reinstated a death sentence by ignoring evidence of a defendant's severe childhood trauma. It claims this evidence could have swayed a juror and aligns with prior Supreme Court rulings.
A Historic Opportunity to Update Asylum Law's Outdated Assumptions About Trauma and Memory
Asylum law often assumes memory is infallible, but trauma, stress, and culture can cause inconsistencies in stories. This misunderstanding leads to unfair denials, particularly for child and adolescent asylum seekers.
People v. Lemcke
The California Supreme Court ruled that telling jurors to consider eyewitness certainty was not unconstitutional, but advised courts to stop the practice due to research showing unreliability.
How Trauma May Magnify Risk of Involuntary and False Confessions Among Adolescents
Most youth in the U.S. juvenile justice system have experienced trauma and often have PTSD. Research suggests a link between trauma exposure and false confessions, especially for adolescents who are more vulnerable.
Predisplacement Abuse and Postdisplacement Factors Associated With Mental Health Symptoms After Forced Migration Among Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh experience high rates of posttraumatic stress symptoms due to predisplacement abuse and ongoing camp stressors. This highlights the urgent need for mental health support.
Adolescent Substance Use and the Brain: Behavioral, Cognitive and Neuroimaging Correlates
Adolescent substance use, especially alcohol, cannabis, and e-cigarettes, remains a public health concern. Early use increases the risk of later substance use disorders and can negatively impact brain development.
Behavioral and Neural Pathways Supporting the Development of Prosocial and Risk-taking Behavior Across Adolescence
Adolescence involves a paradox of increased risk-taking and heightened social competence. This research explores if reward sensitivity and social-cognitive abilities drive both risk-taking and prosocial behaviors during this period.
Early Life Stress and Development: Potential Mechanisms for Adverse Outcomes
Early life stress, including various adverse experiences, significantly impacts children’s brain development. These experiences can lead to long-term negative consequences on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes.
Jones v. Armbrister
The court dismissed a patient's claims that denying opioid treatment violated the ADA and state law. No deliberate indifference or discrimination was found.
Meirs v. Ottawa County
The Sixth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment for the jail and medical provider following a detainee's suicide, finding no deliberate indifference or Monell liability.
Quintana v. Santa Fe County Board of Commissioners
The court revived claims that an officer ignored a detainee's heroin withdrawal. It also held that the jail's intake failures could lead to liability.
Chamberlain v. Virginia Department of Corrections
The court denied an incarcerated man's request for opioid addiction medication. It found he did not prove immediate harm or medical need for the treatment.