News & Commentary
Mar 15, 2022
Calling 911 Shouldn’t Lead to an Eviction
The reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act will help ensure that people who report emergencies don’t get evicted as a result.
Mar 08, 2022
If You Care About Freedom, You Should Be Asking Why We Don’t Fund Our Public Defender Systems
Four out of five criminal defendants can’t afford a lawyer, but in many places, the system promised to them by our state and federal constitutions is chronically in crisis.
Jan 31, 2022
The Federal Bureau of Prisons is Still Delaying My Health Care, Despite a Court Order
Cristina Iglesias has been denied medically necessary care for more than two decades because she is transgender.
Jan 24, 2022
One Year Later: How the Biden Administration is Doing on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Across our issue areas, the Biden-Harris administration has made some progress — but much work remains to be done.
Dec 22, 2021
As Omicron Surges, People in Jail and Detention are More Vulnerable Than Ever
The situation is dire, but you can take action in your own community to help protect incarcerated people.
Dec 13, 2021
End racist sentencing laws and excessive prison sentences
Tell congress to pass FSIA and EQUAL Act now.
Nov 19, 2021
Kyle Rittenhouse Didn’t Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable
The massive show of force from 40 law enforcement agencies in Kenosha didn’t make anyone safer.
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