Press Releases
about Criminal Law Reform
Nov 15, 2017
Judge Orders St. Louis Police to Immediately Change Tactics and Protect the Rights of People
Changes in protocol during demonstrations ordered after ACLU of Missouri lawsuit
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Nov 02, 2017
ACLU Sues Nevada Over Deficient, Unconstitutional Public Defense System in 11 Rural Counties
CARSON CITY, Nev. — The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Nevada, Franny Forsman, and O’Melveny & Myers LLP filed a class-action lawsuit against Nevada for routin...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Court case: Davis v. Nevada
Oct 12, 2017
ACLU and Covington Challenge Government’s Search and Seizure of All Passengers on Domestic Airline Flight
NEW YORK — The American Civil Liberties Union and Covington & Burling LLP filed a federal lawsuit today on behalf of passengers of a domestic Delta Airlines flight who were h...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Immigrants' Rights
Oct 12, 2017
ACLU Challenges South Carolina Municipalities that Deny Public Defenders to Poor People Who Are Then Prosecuted, Convicted, and Jailed
People Who Can’t Afford Attorneys Must Defend Themselves in Court Against Criminal Charges with Life-Altering Consequences
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Court case: Bairefoot v. City of Beaufort et al
Oct 05, 2017
ACLU Report Highlights Abusive and Unconstitutional Practices in Colorado City Courts
DENVER – Colorado’s more than 200 municipal courts operate without meaningful accountability or oversight, and one court in particular — the Alamosa Municipal Court— system...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Oct 04, 2017
ACLU, Community Groups File Lawsuit to Ensure Court Oversight of Reform for the Chicago Police Department
Suit Targets CPD’s Use of Force on People With Disabilities, Includes Engagement With Black and Latino Chicagoans
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
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