The “Fruit Of The Poisonous Tree” Doctrine, Simplified.
Guest Contributor: This piece was written by Ally Micelli, paralegal and writer. Views expressed are the author’s own. Direct Answer…
Michigan’s Rural Defense Attorney Crisis: How Legal Deserts Threaten Constitutional Rights
Direct Answer A significant shortage of criminal defense attorneys in Michigan’s rural communities is producing conditions that threaten the constitutional…
Allegan County District Court Judge William Baillargeon Resigning
Direct Answer Judge William Baillargeon of Michigan’s 57th District Court in Allegan County announced his resignation via livestream on May…
The Eugenic Origins of Three Strikes Laws: How “Habitual Offender” Sentencing Laws Were Used as a Means of Sterilization
Direct Answer Habitual offender laws — the legal predecessors to modern three-strikes sentencing — did not originate in the 1990s…
From Mass Incarceration to Restorative Justice: The Best Books to Understand and Reimagine Justice
Direct Answer The best restorative justice reading lists do more than recommend books about healing. They also explain the systems…
Supporting People with Autism in Federal Prisons: A Growing Need for Compassion and Reform
Direct Answer Federal prisons offer some disability and mental health support for autistic inmates, but autism-specific care remains limited, inconsistent,…
Fighting to Survive: How Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Can Lead to Addiction
Direct Answer PTSD can lead to addiction because trauma reshapes how people experience fear, stress, safety, and relief. For many…
The Doctrine of Laches: When Delay Becomes a Barrier to Justice
Direct Answer The doctrine of laches allows courts to dismiss claims based on delay rather than merit. For pro se…
Kalamazoo County Courts 2023 Annual Report: Transparency, Progress, and Persistent Gaps
Direct Answer Judges carry implicit biases shaped by race, socioeconomic assumptions, and professional norms, and research confirms they act on…
Blind Spots in the Courtroom: How Judicial Bias Skews Justice
Direct Answer Judges carry implicit biases shaped by race, socioeconomic assumptions, and professional norms, and research confirms they act on…
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