Press Releases
about Criminal Law Reform
Jun 17, 2015
New York City Must End Cash Bail System, NYCLU Testifies
NEW YORK — The New York Civil Liberties Union will today testify before the New York City Council that it must immediately abolish cash bail for New Yorkers accused of misdemeano...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Prisoners' Rights
Jun 17, 2015
ACLU Sues Idaho Over Defective Public Defense System
Thousands of Defendants Left Without Representation at Critical Points in Their Prosecution
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Court case: Tucker, et al. vs. State of Idaho, et al.
Jun 11, 2015
ACLU of Texas Demands Transparency, Accountability of McKinney and Waco Police Departments
HOUSTON – In separate written requests submitted today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas demanded two Texas police departments provide a full accounting of rece...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
May 28, 2015
ACLU Finds Severe Racial Disparities in Low-Level Arrests by Minneapolis Police
Patterns of Racial Bias and Overcriminalization Show Urgent Need for Reform; Blacks and Native Americans Disproportionately Affected
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Racial Justice
May 26, 2015
ACLU Says DOJ Agreement with Cleveland Only the Beginning
Community Partnerships Essential for Reform
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
May 24, 2015
ACLU Issues Statement Following Brelo Verdict
Calls for Systemic Reforms of Cleveland Police Department
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Smart Justice
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