Victims of Discrimination Have No Path to Justice Following Supreme Court Decision

The egregious decision leaves little recourse for those who endure discrimination on the basis of race, sex, and disability.

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Federal Judge Finds Arizona’s Prison Health Care Is "Plainly Grossly Inadequate" and Unconstitutional

After a long struggle, a damning ruling affirms what our plaintiffs have endured for years.

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A Playlist for Protesting

What’s a proper gathering without some music?

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REPORT: How Right to Counsel Prevents Evictions and their Discriminatory Impacts on Communities

Legal representation for renters facing eviction is a critically important intervention to keep people in their homes and prevent the long-term harms of eviction.

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Politicians Have No Place Making Parole Decisions for Young People

In a new lawsuit, the ACLU argues that the California governor’s power to veto parole grants violates the rights of young people.

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A Promising Appointment Brings Hope for Federal Clemency Applicants

The new pardon attorney’s background in public defense may bring a needed perspective to those seeking relief.

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The Law & Order Reboot Could Not Come at a Worse Time for Criminal Law Reform

The longest-running law enforcement series on television is peddling an inaccurate picture of how our criminal legal system works.

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You Have the Right to Record Law Enforcement Officers — Including at the Border

In a landmark settlement, the federal government was forced to concede that there is no border exception to this First Amendment right.

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What You Need to Know About Cash Bail and Crime Rates

Crime is not a monolithic problem, and jailing people cannot fix it.

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