Advocates

Abortion Rights Advocates in Arizona Plot Legislative Strategy to Align State Laws with New Constitutional Protections

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Abortion rights activists in Arizona are setting their sights on overturning state laws that they argue contradict the newfound constitutional right to an abortion, though they face a challenging political landscape dominated by the Republican majority in both state chambers. At the core of the controversy is the ongoing effort to repeal Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban through legal challenges and legislative changes. Last session, following the approval of Proposition 139 which amended the state constitution in favor of abortion rights, the ACLU along with Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights initiated legal action … Read more

Jury Foreperson Advocates for Clemency in High-Profile Indiana Murder Case

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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — After serving more than three decades behind bars for a crime he claims he didn’t commit, Kofi Modibo Ajabu’s chances at freedom seemed bleak. The former college student was handed a staggering 240-year sentence for his involvement in the 1994 deaths of two Indiana teenagers and their friend during an alleged robbery gone wrong. Recently, however, a surprising advocate emerged: the jury foreperson who played a role in convicting him. Orvan Mabie Jr., now 76, penned a letter to Ajabu expressing a change of heart nearly three decades after the trial. This … Read more

Legal Free Speech Advocates Take on Defense of Iowa Pollster in Presidential Lawsuit

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DES MOINES, Iowa — A prominent legal organization advocating for free speech rights has stepped forward to defend Ann Selzer, a well-respected Iowa pollster, against a defamation lawsuit filed by former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit centers on a poll conducted by Selzer & Co. that was unfavorably received by Trump before the 2020 Iowa caucuses. Trump’s legal complaint alleges that the poll, which was published by the Des Moines Register in late January 2020, damaged his reputation by underrepresenting his support among likely Republican caucus-goers. The poll notably placed Trump well ahead of his … Read more

From Lawmaker to Lawbreaker: Former Connecticut Senate Lawyer Advocates for Reform After Serving Time for Embezzlement

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HARTFORD, Conn. — Michael J. Cronin, once a prominent attorney for the Connecticut Senate Republicans, has transitioned from legislative influencer to a vocal advocate for reform after serving three months in prison for embezzling over $250,000. Cronin, who played a vital role in shaping key legislative measures, including the state budget and criminal justice reforms, confessed to misappropriating funds over a six-year span, an act that sent shockwaves through the state’s political community. Cronin’s role as the top lawyer involved rigorous negotiations over pivotal legislation, where he was known for his legal acumen and expertise … Read more