In the Matter of Ethan, Emily, Tarah, and Titus Bratcher: NACC filed an amicus brief arguing that a parent’s fundamental liberty interest in the custody of their children cannot be lawfully infringed without a judicial finding of unfitness.

In re termination of D.R and A.R.: NACC joined children’s organizations in an amicus brief asking the Washington Supreme Court to recognize children’s right to legal counsel in TPR proceedings.

People v. Gabriesheski: NACC filed an amicus brief urging the Colorado Supreme Court to find that conversations between a GAL and a child client in dependency proceedings are confidential communications protected by attorney-client privilege.

People v. McBride: NACC filed an amicus brief supporting a Michigan father’s right to appointed counsel at a TPR hearing and contending that the failure to do so was structural error.

Khaled AF Al Odah v. United States: NACC joined an amicus brief arguing that military commissions convened pursuant to the Military Commission Act lacked jurisdiction over juveniles.

Davis v. Washington and Hammon v. Indiana: NACC filed an amicus brief explaining why the “reasonable person” standard for defining “testimonial” statements under the Confrontation Clause is flawed.

Strogner v. California: NACC joined this amicus brief in support of extending California’s statute of limitations for certain child sexual abuse offenses.