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Favorable decisions for prisoners from the August 2026 U.S. Courts of Appeals
Here is the latest report of favorable decisions from the US Courts of Appeals for August 2026.
Aug 31
U.S. Supreme Court addresses geofencing searches and Fourth Amendment privacy rights
Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed issues concerning geofencing and Fourth Amendment rights.
Jul 14
U.S. Supreme Court rules that a "miscarriage of justice" exception now applies to appeal waivers.
The US Supreme Court ruled that a "miscarriage of justice" can now be applied to appeal waivers.
Jun 22
Death row inmate, Gary Richard Whitton, gets reversal on denial of federal habeas corpus from the U.S. Supreme Court
Early June 2026 updates from the U.S. Supreme Court include a reversal in the denial of federal habeas corpus for a Florida state inmate.
Jun 4
One conviction reversal and two compassionate release denials highlight this week's Supreme Court opinions.
Racial issues and compassionate release are the topics of this week's U.S. Supreme Court opinions.
May 31
Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals decides new order for felony murder case of Antonio Deandre Hawkins
The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals released a new order in the felony murder case of Antonio Hawkins.
May 5
U.S. Supreme Court upholds denial of suppression in case against minor
Read the latest Supreme Court opinion which highlights why 4th Amendment and unreasonable search issues can be complicated.
Apr 16
Murder conviction reversal leads to new trial in the case of Alabama v. Jammie LaJoyce Hughes
AL Court of Criminal Appeals recently reversed the murder conviction of Jammie LaJoyce Hughes for a new trial.
Mar 25
The Alabama Solution Nominated for Academy Award!
New documentary exposes prisoner abuse and horrific living conditions in Alabama's state prisons.
Jan 23
Do I need a lawyer for my appeal if I have AI?
Is AI a useful tool in the legal profession? The answer is -- well, yes and no.
Jan 18
U.S. Supreme Court News | Case v. Montana
What qualifies a warrantless search and how does this affect our Fourth Amendment rights?
Jan 17
U.S. Supreme Court News | Bowe v. United States
Latest US Supreme Court rulings and what that means for postconviction petitions.
Jan 15
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