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May 25, 2025
Five Years After George Floyd, the Fight for Police Accountability Isn't Over
As Donald Trump tries to limit efforts to combat police brutality, the ACLU’s Seven States Safety Campaign shows how communities are stepping up to demand justice.
Jun 22, 2023
State and Local Governments Must Take Responsibility for Police Violence
It shouldn’t take a federal investigation to address violent and harmful practices.
Oct 06, 2022
Hidden Taxes Don't Belong Anywhere, Least of All in Our Justice System
Fees in the justice system trap far too many people in a vicious cycle of debt and punishment. A burgeoning movement in states across the country is tackling this problem head-on.
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.
Aug 13, 2021
Church or Jail? Federal Court Delivers Qualified Immunity Win For Religious Freedom
A Colorado man can sue the officer who revoked his parole for not attending worship services, a federal court ruled.
Aug 12, 2019
North Dakota can get 1,015 people out of prison by 2025. Here's how.
Ultimately, the answer is up to North Dakota’s voters, policymakers, communities, and criminal justice advocates as they move forward with the urgent work of ending the country’s obsession with mass incarceration.
By Dane DeKrey, Janna Farley
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