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    NAPD regularly features writings from public defender members as they respond to relevant events, consider policy questions, summarize relevant case law, or appear as guests on podcasts. The blog posts reflect the diverse perspectives of the national public defense community and do not reflect any formal positions by NAPD. Read them below!

     

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    Court Summaries Supreme Court

    Barnes v. Felix:  Supreme Court rejects “moment-of-threat” rule in police shootings

    Author
    greg.mermelstein
    July 9, 2025
    Court Summaries Supreme Court

    Thompson v. U.S.:  Statute prohibiting “false” statements in connection with loans does not criminalize “misleading” statements

    Author
    greg.mermelstein
    July 9, 2025
    Court Summaries Supreme Court

    Delligatti v. U.S.:  Crimes of omission qualify as “crimes of violence” under ACCA

    Author
    greg.mermelstein
    July 9, 2025
    NAPD Blog Posts

    We Stand United: NAPD Statement on ICE Raids and Militarization in Los Angeles

    June 9, 2025
    NAPD Blog Posts NAPD Conference Recap

    The Leadership Institute’s Winning Formula Continues to Shape Public Defense Leaders

    Author
    Renee Brodsky
    May 6, 2025
    Amicus Brief NAPD Blog Posts Supreme Court

    Wiley Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief Regarding Federal Sentencing Guidelines

    April 22, 2025
    NAPD Blog Posts

    Thank You, Jeff Sherr!

    April 7, 2025
    Court Summaries Immigration Supreme Court

    Bouarfa v. Mayorkas:  Homeland Security’s discretionary authority to revoke a previously-approved visa application is not subject to judicial review

    March 21, 2025
    Court Summaries Supreme Court

    Supreme Court issues capital opinions on failure to correct false evidence, presenting highly prejudicial evidence, and intellectual disability

    March 13, 2025