Press Releases

May 26, 2015

Anti-LGBT Marriage Bill Revived In Texas Senate

Senate Committee Sneaks Zombie Bill Onto Omnibus County Bill

Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights

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

May 21, 2015

ACLU Lawsuit: Michigan ID Policy Exposes Transgender Men and Women to Risk of Harassment, Violence

DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Michigan announced on Thursday that they have filed a federal lawsuit against the Michigan Secretary of State challenging...

Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights

May 21, 2015

ACLU Releases Detailed Best Practices for Police Body Cameras

Recommended Policies Can Be Adopted by State Legislatures, Local Governments, and Police Departments

Issue Areas: Privacy & Technology Criminal Law Reform

May 20, 2015

Experts Find Illinois Inflicting Needless Pain and Suffering on Sick Prisoners

Study Released Today Says 60% of Non-Violent Deaths Show “Significant lapses in care”

Issue Areas: Prisoners' Rights

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