Louisiana’s Suspension of Due Process Could Be a COVID-19 Catastrophe in Jails and Prisons
Hurricane Katrina showed us that the consequences of suspending due process at a time of emergency could be disastrous.
The spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) is unprecedented, and it will take many of us working together and utilizing our collective expertise to respond appropriately, effectively, and fairly.
The ACLU is working nationwide and in Florida to ensure a response that is scientifically justified and no more intrusive upon civil liberties than absolutely necessary.
Here you will find information about the ACLU’s response to COVID-19.
Hurricane Katrina showed us that the consequences of suspending due process at a time of emergency could be disastrous.
Jailing people for failing to socially distance is only going to make things worse, not better.
The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need for everyone to be counted in this year’s census.
Times of emergency require a different weighing of privacy considerations, but we should be closely scrutinizing any government attempts to exploit this crisis to grab additional surveillance powers.
Any legislation addressing the impact of COVID-19 on our elections must include immediate federal funding and requirements for no-excuse mail-in absentee voting and early in-person voting.
To be true angels during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, tech companies providing free remote learning apps should disable features that spy on students and suck up their private, personal information.