Jul 15, 2015
New ACLU Poll Reveals Bipartisan Support Among Likely 2016 Voters for Prison Population Reduction
WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union today released results from a new national survey focused on criminal justice reform. The poll reveals an overwhelming consensus a...
Issue Areas: Smart Justice
Jul 14, 2015
ACLU Urges Obama to Reform the Criminal Justice System with Immediate Executive Action
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Steve Smith, 212-519-7811, ssmith@aclu.org NEW YORK — In response to President Obama’s remarks on criminal justice reform delivered at the NAACP ...
May 24, 2015
ACLU Issues Statement Following Brelo Verdict
Calls for Systemic Reforms of Cleveland Police Department
May 11, 2015
NJ Judge Rules Minors Cannot Receive Life-Long Sentences Without Consideration of Their Youth
Man sentenced to de facto life sentence without parole will get new sentencing hearing that factors in his maturity at the time
May 11, 2015
ACLUNV Report: Legislation Will Increase Mass Incarceration in Nevada
CARSON CITY, NV – Today, the ACLU of Nevada released a report entitled Mass Incarceration in Nevada: Bills Introduced During the 2015 Legislative Session. The report details ...
Issue Areas: Smart Justice
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