As the leading civil rights organization in our state, the ACLU of North Dakota believes in keeping the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.
To begin with, our criminal legal system is adversarial and discourages even basic human connection.
The White House is replacing the full DACA program with a skeleton program that will accept no new applicants and renew protection for only one year, instead of two.
It’s time for North Dakota voters to advocate for change.
Whether or not you are in jail should not depend on your ability to pay for your freedom.
In recent months, we have witnessed a historic wave of Black Lives Matter protests for racial justice — examining the racism in the criminal legal system and every other aspect of society, from education, to healthcare, to housing.
The documentary shows the hard, exhausting work of fighting for civil and human rights.