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Apr 15, 2020
ACLU Urges Georgia State Parole Board to Use Its Constitutional Power to Release Those Age 62 and Older
ACLU Letters Urge Release of Two Individuals Ages 65 and 81
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Apr 15, 2020
ACLU of Connecticut Statement Regarding Today’s Hearing in Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association et al v Lamont et al
HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Superior Court today held a telephone hearing* for oral arguments regarding a class action lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Connecticut seeking em...
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Apr 14, 2020
ACLU of Louisiana Statement on Department of Corrections COVID-19 Furlough Review Panel
NEW ORLEANS – The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana released the following statement regarding the Department of Corrections’ COVID-19 Furlough Review Panel that will...
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Apr 13, 2020
ACLU of Washington Statement Regarding Gov. Inslee’s Announcement of COVID-19 Risk Reduction Measures
SEATTLE – Today, Gov. Inslee announced that he will release a limited number of individuals who are serving time in Washington state correctional facilities for non-violent offen...
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Apr 13, 2020
ACLU of Alabama Comment on Governor Order to Resume Parole Hearings
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Today, Governor Ivey issued a supplemental emergency proclamation to allow for the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles to resume parole hearings. This or...
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Apr 13, 2020
ACLU Files Temporary Restraining Order Against Oakdale Prison
Despite the government’s directive to reduce the population, Oakdale has identified just one person for release
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