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The War on Drugs Failed — Lawmakers Must Meet the Fentanyl Crisis With New Solutions
We must not return to the failed, punitive policies that do not improve public safety or save lives.
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.
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.
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.
How a Cruel Criminal Justice System Has Prolonged the Tragedy Suffered by One Florida Family
The ACLU of Florida and Southern Poverty Law Center are working to release people who are eligible for parole through legislation.
20 Years Later, Guantánamo Remains a Disgraceful Stain on Our Nation. It Needs to End.
Now it’s up to President Joe Biden to fulfill his pledge to finally close Guantánamo.
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.
After 35 years, Congress Should Finally End the Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine
Over the years, this sentencing disparity has become emblematic of both the ineffectiveness of reactionary criminal justice policy and the racial disparities existing in our criminal justice system.
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