Press Releases
about Criminal Law Reform
Jul 17, 2020
As Overdose Deaths Continue to Rise, Broad Coalition Demands Practical, Systemic Changes
Release of First Quarter Data from the Attorney General’s Office Shows Alarming Uptick in Overdose Deaths
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jul 13, 2020
Poughkeepsie City Council Passes Right to Know Act
Law Mandates Officer Identification, Transparency During Police Encounters
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jul 06, 2020
New Report “Justice Can’t Wait” Calls on Houston City Leaders to Act Immediately
Civil rights and community groups say City hasn’t enacted existing recommendations to address police violence and racial disparities, provide model ordinances for policing reform
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jun 26, 2020
New Statewide Study Shines Light on Role Town and State Police Contracts Play in Impeding Police Accountability, Transparency
HARTFORD – After more than one year of Freedom of Information requests, the ACLU of Connecticut today released a new statewide study of police union contracts titled: “Bargain...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jun 24, 2020
ACLU Statement of Opposition to Sen. Tim Scott’s So-Called “Justice Act”
WASHINGTON — Today the United States Senate took up a rushed procedural vote on Sen. Tim Scott's JUSTICE Act. The JUSTICE Act proposes a number of reforms to police accountabilit...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jun 23, 2020
ACLU of Iowa Statement: Des Moines Police Last Night Must Be Held Accountable
DES MOINES - Below is a statement that can be attributed to Rita Bettis Austen, ACLU of Iowa Legal Director (photo and logo attached) regarding excessive force used on protestors o...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
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