Defending Fundamental Rights
At Acosta Law, our Constitutional Law practice is built on an unwavering commitment to protecting the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. We understand that constitutional rights are not merely abstract legal concepts but the concrete foundation of freedom in our society.
Our attorneys have successfully argued landmark cases that have expanded free speech protections, particularly for journalists and political dissidents. When government power threatens individual liberty, we provide the legal expertise and moral courage necessary to fight back effectively.
Our Constitutional Law Services
First Amendment Litigation
We vigorously defend freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition against government infringement. Our work has protected the rights of journalists, activists, artists, and religious minorities facing censorship or retaliation.
- Prior restraint challenges
- Protection against content-based restrictions
- Defense against retaliatory prosecution
- Religious liberty protection
Fourth Amendment Defense
We challenge unconstitutional searches and seizures, fighting to ensure that law enforcement operates within constitutional boundaries. Our attorneys have extensive experience in suppression hearings and challenging surveillance programs.
- Suppression of illegally obtained evidence
- Challenges to warrantless searches
- Opposition to civil asset forfeiture
- Protection against electronic surveillance overreach
Due Process Claims
We defend clients' procedural and substantive due process rights in both criminal and civil contexts, ensuring fair treatment by government entities and fighting against arbitrary deprivations of life, liberty, or property.
- Pre-trial detention challenges
- Administrative hearing representation
- Substantive due process violations
- Equal protection of the laws
Police Misconduct Litigation
We hold law enforcement accountable for constitutional violations, representing victims of excessive force, false arrest, and other civil rights violations under Section 1983 and related statutes.
- Excessive force claims
- False arrest and malicious prosecution
- Jail and prison conditions litigation
- Pattern and practice investigations
Our Approach to Constitutional Cases
Constitutional litigation demands both legal precision and strategic vision. Our approach combines:
- Historical Analysis: We ground our arguments in thorough historical research, understanding the original meaning and evolving interpretation of constitutional provisions.
- Interdisciplinary Context: We look beyond legal precedents to incorporate insights from history, philosophy, sociology, and political science that strengthen our constitutional arguments.
- Impact Litigation Strategy: We carefully select cases and build litigation strategies designed to achieve both individual justice and systemic change.
- Narrative Excellence: We craft compelling narratives that translate complex constitutional principles into accessible, persuasive arguments for judges and juries.
Notable Constitutional Cases
Sandoval v. Nevada Department of Corrections (2019)
Successfully challenged prison regulations restricting religious practice, establishing new protections for inmates' First Amendment religious freedoms.
Desert Chronicle v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (2015)
Landmark case that established stronger protections for journalists' confidential sources, preventing law enforcement from compelling disclosure during a high-profile corruption investigation.
Thompson v. City of Henderson (2012)
Civil rights action against police department for First Amendment retaliation, resulting in policy changes for law enforcement interactions with protesters and substantial damages for our client.
