Oct 26, 2021
ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging Pa. County’s Abusive Probation and Parole Detention System
PHILADELPHIA — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a class action lawsuit today challenging the unconstitutional incarceration of people facing probation and parole revocati...
Issue Areas: Smart Justice
Oct 05, 2021
Landmark Settlement Brings an End to Orleans Parish District Attorney's Fake Subpoenas and Unconstitutional Intimidation Practices
Settlement Guarantees Independent External Monitor and Rigorous Training to Prevent ‘Win at All Costs’ Mentality
Issue Areas: Smart Justice
Sep 21, 2021
ACLU Urges Biden Administration to Cut Ties with Private Prison Operation in Downtown San Diego
City of McFarland in Kern County Figures into For-Profit Operator GEO’s Scheme to Circumvent Biden’s Executive Order to End Renewals of Contracts
Sep 20, 2021
New York State Lawmakers & U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler Rally With Advocates at Press Conference Calling for Passage of End Predatory Court Fees Act
National Momentum Growing to Eliminate Court Fees, On Heels of Federal Hearing and Successful California Legislation
Issue Areas: Smart Justice
Sep 17, 2021
NYCLU on Governor Hochul Signing the Less is More Act
ALBANY – Today, Governor Hochul signed the Less is More Act into law, which, once implemented, will prevent most people accused of technical parole violations from being put behi...
Issue Areas: Smart Justice
Sep 16, 2021
Color Of Change & ACLU Call on President Biden to Grant Clemency to People Released Under the CARES Act in Full Page Washington Post Ad
Color Of Change, ACLU Demand President Biden Protect Thousands from Being Sent Back to Prison
Issue Areas: Smart Justice
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