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Marcellus Williams Asks SCOTUS to Stay His Execution Based on New Evidence of Racial Bias in Jury Selection

Marcellus Williams Asks SCOTUS to Stay His Execution Based on New Evidence of Racial Bias in Jury Selection

Mr. Williams is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 24 in Missouri, despite serious doubts about the integrity of his conviction and overwhelming support for his clemency request. 

09.23.24 by Innocence Staff

Richard Glossip: Facing Execution in Oklahoma Despite Strong Innocence Claim

Richard Glossip: Facing Execution in Oklahoma Despite Strong Innocence Claim

Mr. Glossip has been on Oklahoma's death row for 25 years. SCOTUS recently halted his execution.

06.06.23 by Alicia Maule

The U.S. Supreme Court Rules 6-3 in Favor of Rodney Reed

The U.S. Supreme Court Rules 6-3 in Favor of Rodney Reed

The court ruled that Mr. Reed’s challenge to Texas' post-conviction DNA testing statute was filed on time.

04.19.23 by Innocence Staff

The Fierce Urgency of Now

The Fierce Urgency of Now

The current legal landscape requires us to be even more vigilant in advancing criminal and racial justice reform.

09.12.22 by Christina Swarns

Innocence Project Statement From Executive Director Christina Swarns on Shinn v. Ramirez and Jones

Innocence Project Statement From Executive Director Christina Swarns on Shinn v. Ramirez and Jones

05.24.22 by Christina Swarns

Statement: Supreme Court Grants Cert in Rodney Reed's Case

Statement: Supreme Court Grants Cert in Rodney Reed's Case

The Supreme Court will hear the case of Mr. Reed who has been on death row in Texas for 24 years.

04.25.22 by Innocence Staff

Judge Ketanji Jackson Makes History as First Black Woman Confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court

Judge Ketanji Jackson Makes History as First Black Woman Confirmed to U.S. Supreme Court

Judge Jackson brings a wealth of experience in litigation, indigent defense, and representation of marginalized groups.

02.25.22 by Innocence Staff

Christina Swarns Exposes Risk of A Right to Fair Trial in New York Times on SCOTUS Case Shinn v. Ramirez and Jones

Christina Swarns Exposes Risk of A Right to Fair Trial in New York Times on SCOTUS Case Shinn v. Ramirez and Jones

Shinn v. Ramirez and Jones will have important consequences on everyone’s right to a fair trial.

12.04.21 by Christina Swarns

The Innocence Project Mourns Loss of Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg

The Innocence Project Mourns Loss of Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg

Justice Ginsburg relentlessly pursued a more perfect union and had an unwavering commitment to justice.

09.18.20 by Innocence Staff

What the SCOTUS Decision Means for Rodney Reed

What the SCOTUS Decision Means for Rodney Reed

02.24.20 by Innocence Staff

United State Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition in Death Row Case of Rodney Reed

United State Supreme Court Denies Cert Petition in Death Row Case of Rodney Reed

02.24.20 by Innocence Staff

Innocence Project New Orleans and Innocence Project Urge Supreme Court to Hold that Constitution Requires Unanimous Jury Verdicts

Innocence Project New Orleans and Innocence Project Urge Supreme Court to Hold that Constitution Requires Unanimous Jury Verdicts

10.07.19 by Innocence Project