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Creaghan Harry was introduced to the needs of the Children

 Over eight years ago, in 2016, Creaghan Harry was introduced to the needs of the Children of the Sun, a small orphanage with about 25 children. The orphanage was struggling financially, despite having a wonderful and dedicated staff of caring adults. Every one of these beautiful children was born with HIV and had been abandoned. On his first visit to the orphanage, Creaghan knew he had to get involved. These children needed hope, and hope came from stability and love. This marked the beginning of Creaghan Harry’s connection to Paola Velásquez and the amazing children of Niños del Sol. Creaghan immediately began financially sponsoring the organization to help cover food, electricity, and other daily needs. Each visit to the orphanage was filled with countless hours of soccer, tree climbing, tossing the kids up in the air, and catching them, as well as enjoying lunch, dinner, and reading stories together. As he prepared to leave, the children would grab onto his legs, begging him ...

Strategic Advocacy for Racial Justice: How Motion Templates Can Empower Defendants

  Introduction Racial Justice Reform, under the leadership of co-founder Creaghan Harry, has emerged as a key advocate in addressing systemic racial injustices within the legal system. In response to the shortcomings often encountered with public defenders and court-appointed attorneys, the organization has developed a set of legal motion templates. These templates are crafted to empower state and federal inmates to assert their rights and seek fair representation, thereby protecting their Sixth Amendment rights. This article examines the design and effectiveness of these templates, which are intended to be straightforward and accessible for defendants. The Need for Legal Empowerment Defendants, particularly those from marginalized communities, frequently face significant obstacles in the legal system. Public defenders and court-appointed attorneys may lack the necessary resources or motivation to provide vigorous representation. As a result, many defendants are left to navigate th...