Press Releases
about Criminal Law Reform
Jun 14, 2020
Police Violence Tramples First Amendment Rights
LAS VEGAS–The ACLU of Nevada has been monitoring the protests happening in Las Vegas as events unfold. The following statement can be attributed to ACLU of Nevada Legal Director ...
Issue Areas:
Civil Liberties
Criminal Law Reform
Jun 11, 2020
ACLU of Iowa Media Statement: Iowa Legislature Passes Police Reform Bill
ACLU of Iowa Executive Director Mark Stringer has issued a statement on the Iowa Legislature introducing, debating and unanimously approving a police reform bill today.
"This legis...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Racial Justice
Jun 11, 2020
ACLU-KY Statements on the Passage of Breonna's Law
The following statement can be attributed to ACLU-KY Policy Strategist Keturah Herron regarding the Metro Council’s passage of Breonna’s Law:
“In recent weeks, people have ...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jun 10, 2020
ACLU of Louisiana Plans Intensive Litigation Effort Against Racist Policing
Collaborative Effort Will Enlist Law Schools and Law Firms--Both Inside and Outside of Louisiana--to Unleash Wave of Lawsuits Challenging Racially Discriminatory Policing, Limit Qualified Immunity
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Racial Justice
Jun 10, 2020
ACLU of Delaware Urges Officials to Go Further on Proposed Policing Reforms
This statement is attributable to Mike Brickner, Executive Director of the ACLU of Delaware.
“The ACLU of Delaware thanks the Delaware Legislative Black Caucus and Attorney Gener...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Racial Justice
Jun 10, 2020
ACLU-TN Urges Resignation of Nashville Police Chief Steve Anderson
Reimagining Policing Requires New Bold Leadership
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
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