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Manchester, NH – Americans for Prosperity Foundation – New Hampshire (AFPF-NH) is hosting a panel discussion on qualified immunity tomorrow at the Backyard Brewery in Manchester. Speakers from across the ideological spectrum will be speaking at the event, including the ACLU-NH, CATO Institute, state Representative Tony Lekas, and the Institute for Justice. Qualified immunity is […]
During the next term of the U.S. Supreme Court, the justices will again consider the practice of acquitted conduct sentencing. This refers to a judge sentencing a defendant based not only on charges for which they were convicted, but also on alleged conduct for which they were charged, tried, and acquitted. In these cases, the […]
Mention of “qualified immunity” leaves many people thinking of law enforcement and police reform. That’s right. It’s also about much more than policing. It applies to all public employees – including those on public college campuses. That means it has a significant but little-discussed effect on campus free speech. AFP Senior Vice President for Legal […]
In October 2019, Erik Osby was sentenced to 87 months in prison. This sentence wasn’t decided by a jury. If it had, it would’ve been much less. Why? Because, of the seven charges Osby faced, the jury acquitted him of five. But a federal judge ignored the jury’s acquittal and sentenced Osby as if he […]
Americans for Prosperity-Arizona set its sights high for the 2021 legislative session. In January, we produced our Pathway to Prosperity, our plan to: Increase economic opportunity for all. Improve access to educational options for Arizona families. Ensure the criminal justice system operates fairly, is more restorative and just, and prioritizes safer communities. Promote innovation in […]
Arlington, Va.—Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is urging the Biden Administration to commute the sentences of individuals who were released from federal prison to home confinement under the CARES Act to maintain their status on home confinement instead of unnecessarily being sent back to prison. Americans for Prosperity Criminal Justice Fellow Greg Glod issued the following […]
Should people be punished for alleged conduct a jury has acquitted them of at trial? As a matter of common sense, the answer must be “no.” In America, people are considered “innocent until proven guilty” and the government derives its ability to restrict someone’s liberty only upon a finding of guilt. This means that judges […]
Lawmakers in Nevada have taken an important step to improve the state’s system of justice. Last month, Governor Steve Sisolak signed AB116, reforming treatment of minor traffic offenses in the state. This legislative change, which will benefit drivers and taxpayers, brings to fruition a multi-year effort by Americans for Prosperity and a number of like-minded […]
As a former county sheriff, Currie Myers understands why some law enforcement officials have reservations about policing “reform.” “The United States has the finest criminal justice system in the world,” he writes in a new opinion piece for Police 1. “This doesn’t mean it’s perfect or that there isn’t room for improvement.” Myers, who is […]
