Clause 40 Foundation

04/24/2026

The Supreme Court's decision in Barnes v. Felix rejects the narrow “moment of threat” test and requires courts to consider the full context of police use of force — a step forward for accountability, even as qualified immunity remains a barrier to justice.

Five years after George Floyd, the Supreme Court takes a step towards addressing police misconduct. What’s next?

04/08/2026

FISA failed to stop illegal mass surveillance of Americans. Our post explains how secrecy, statutory gaps, and weak oversight enabled abuse and why transparency and independent oversight are essential.

Read more:

An introduction to the essential separation-of-powers history of FISA

04/03/2026

A grieving father demanded his daughter's alleged killer receive due process and reminded us that ensuring fairness serves the long-term interests of everyone impacted by the criminal legal system.

Read about the story of Chris Tritico:

How everyone—including victims—benefit when a defendant receives due process  

03/13/2026

The matter at issue in FISA debates is not which surveillance activities the government will engage in, but just which ones Congress wants to put on stronger legal and political footing.

Read about FISA's history and how it affects our privacy rights:

An introduction to the essential separation-of-powers history of FISA

02/13/2026

The Supreme Court's decision in Barnes v. Felix rejects the narrow “moment of threat” test and requires courts to consider the full context of police use of force — a step forward for accountability, even as qualified immunity remains a barrier to justice.

Five years after George Floyd, the Supreme Court takes a step towards addressing police misconduct. What’s next?

01/23/2026

It’s our birthday! 🎊

On Founder’s Day, we celebrate our mission to ensure that the promise of justice is fulfilled in our society and we look forward to continuing our work to preserve the due process rights guaranteed in the Constitution.

Another year ! ⚖️

01/19/2026

Even as systemic racism persists today, Dr. King fought tirelessly for equality, fundamental rights, and racial justice. We honor this legacy by carrying that work forward and pushing until these principles are fully realized in the criminal legal system.

01/05/2026

The Supreme Court's decision in Barnes v. Felix rejects the narrow “moment of threat” test and requires courts to consider the full context of police use of force — a step forward for accountability, even as qualified immunity remains a barrier to justice.

Five years after George Floyd, the Supreme Court takes a step towards addressing police misconduct. What’s next?

12/23/2025

The Supreme Court's decision in Barnes v. Felix rejects the narrow “moment of threat” test and requires courts to consider the full context of police use of force — a step forward for accountability, even as qualified immunity remains a barrier to justice.

12/09/2025

New research shows old criminal records don’t just affect individuals — they destabilize whole families, shaping kids’ housing, schooling, and daily life for years.

Read the latest research from The Clean Slate Initiative on the impacts of a criminal record:

An old arrest or conviction record doesn’t just impact the person who has it; it can entirely reshape family life — known as symbiotic harms. New research funded by The Clean Slate Initiative explores that ripple effect. Learn more in this update from Dr. Laura Chavez, CSI; Ericka B. Adams, San ...