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Brief for Jonathan F. Mitchell and Adam K. Mortara as Amici Curiae in Support of Neither Party
The brief argues courts do not need to make a "permanent incorrigibility" finding when sentencing juveniles to life without parole. It asserts that prior rulings only require sentencers to consider youth, not specific factors.
Brief for Amicus Curiae Madge Jones, Tony Jones, Marty Jones, and Nicolle Olson in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues youth offenders should only receive life without parole if proven incapable of change. Sentencers must transparently determine if a child is "irreparably corrupt" before imposing such a sentence.
Brief of the American Bar Association as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner
The brief argues that states must adopt procedures to determine if a juvenile offender's crime reflects permanent incorrigibility before imposing a life without parole sentence.
Brief of Juvenile Law Center, NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc., Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and 65 Other Organizations and Individuals as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner
This brief argues that courts must find a juvenile offender permanently incorrigible before imposing a life without parole sentence. This is necessary to uphold Eighth Amendment protections for youth.
Brief of Amici Curiae Children’s Rights Advocates in Support of Plaintiffs-Appellees
The brief argues the court wrongly denied children a legal remedy for climate change harm. It claims children lack political power and precedent requires judicial protection for vulnerable groups.
Girls in Juvenile Justice
Girls' involvement in the juvenile justice system is rising, often linked to trauma and mental health issues. They are more frequently involved in status offenses and enter the system at a younger age than boys.
Addiction is driven by excessive goal-directed drug choice under negative affect: Translational critique of habit and compulsion theory
This paper evaluates goal-directed choice, habit, and compulsion theories of addiction. It finds that addiction is primarily driven by excessive goal-directed drug choice influenced by negative emotions.
Combined Pharmacotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adults With Alcohol or Substance Use Disorders - A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Combined cognitive behavioral therapy and medication for addiction offered more benefits than usual care and medication alone. This highlights the importance of incorporating evidence-based therapies with pharmacotherapy in treatment.
Godsey v. Sawyer
Godsey sued the Bureau of Prisons for buprenorphine access. She received treatment via settlement, but her request for attorney fees was denied as she was not considered the prevailing party.
Crews v. Sawyer
The court declared this case moot after the Bureau of Prisons settled to continue MAT with buprenorphine. This ended the risk of treatment denial, supported by updated First Step Act policy.
In the Matter of Z.O.G.-I.
The court upheld a father's rights termination due to ongoing cannabis use, but sent the case back because of a legal error regarding co-parenting after termination.
People v. Nichols
A court reversed a bail denial for Malisha Blyden. The defendant's mental illness and substance use caused him to miss court, and the court found exceptional hardship justified the full return of her $15,000 bail.
People v. Avila
The court upheld sentencing enhancements for a gang-related shooting. It found the defendant's substance abuse did not reduce their culpability for the crime.
People v. Whalum
The court ruled Proposition 64 did not change the felony ban on possessing cannabis in prison. It affirmed the denial of a recall petition.
Organic Cannabis v. Comm'r of Internal Revenue
The Ninth Circuit ruled that medical cannabis dispensaries filed their Tax Court petitions too late. The IRS mailer was valid, so the case was dismissed.