Race and the Criminal Legal System Discussion Series

Race Matters in our criminal legal system. It affects what happens from initial contact with police on the street and pretrial determinations, to the end of the case and everything in between. Race impacts the length of sentence someone is likely to receive and whether or not they receive the death penalty. This discussion series seeks to highlight how race intersects with various issues in the criminal legal system, navigating these racial disparities, and ways to advocate for change.

On this page, you can register for upcoming discussions in the series, provide suggestions for future discussions and watch past videos.

Upcoming Events                      Previous Events

There are no events scheduled at this time. Please check this page periodically for updates to our webinar schedule and to register for future sessions. In the meantime, see related resources and events below. We're excited for you to join us for more discussions!

NACDL's 5th Annual Seminar Race Matters V: Policy, PRactice, and the Intersection of Race in the Criminal Legal System. September 7-9, 2022 at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa in Montgomery, AL

Learn More About NACDL's Work on Racial Disparities 

Ghandnoosh article June 2018

Read more from the Race Issue      Explore The Champion

 

Past Webinars

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  1. The Champion
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    May 2022

    Should the criminal defense bar embrace the progressive prosecutor movement?
  2. Amicus Brief
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    Vega v. Tekoh

    Brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Due Process Institute as Amici Curiae in Support of Respondent.
  3. News Release
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    News Release ~ 07/13/2022

    Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar Remembers Past President Frank Maloney – Washington, DC (July 13, 2022) – Texas attorney, longtime member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), and Past President (1987-88) Frank Maloney passed away on July 5 at the age of 94. Maloney was a passionate defender and advocate, especially during his tenure as President. His dedication to criminal defense and the mission of NACDL will be sorely missed.