Bio
Laura W. Murphy (@lwmurphy) is in her second tenure as Director of the ACLU’s Washington Legislative Office, a position she first held from 1993-2005. Since returning Murphy has maintained strong relationships with leaders in the United States Congress and the Obama Administration to advance the ACLU’s public policy priorities including national security, criminal justice, human rights, privacy, reproductive rights, civil rights and First Amendment issues.
Featured work
Jul 29, 2011
Every Vote Matters
Jun 10, 2011
Loving in Black and White
Mar 10, 2011
Will Peter King's Hearing Carry Stigma Like Joseph McCarthy's?
Jan 13, 2011
Thoughts on Speech After the Arizona Tragedy
Jan 5, 2011
Thanks for the Shout Out, Mr. Vice President!
Jul 29, 2010
Bending The Arc Towards Justice: Congress Passes Bill Reducing Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Jul 23, 2010
On The Cusp of History
Jul 16, 2010
New Venue, Same Game: Racial Profiling
May 11, 2010
The New Jim Crow