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Apr 24, 2020

ACLU of North Dakota Again Urges Gov. Burgum to Issue Temporary Eviction Moratorium Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Stable housing is important for people to safeguard their health, the health of their families and other North Dakotans. The ACLU of North Dakota is again asking Gov. Burgum to issue a temporary eviction moratorium.
Apr 22, 2020

Data Model Shows National COVID-19 Death Toll 100,000 Higher Than Current Projections

Failure to reduce jail population is the Achilles heel for the efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Mar 29, 2020

3/30 PRESS CONFERENCE: N.D. Nonprofits to Discuss COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium/Freeze on Foreclosures

A temporary moratorium on eviction actions and a freeze on foreclosures in the state would allow people to remain stably housed as they safeguard their health and the health of their families and other North Dakotans.
Mar 27, 2020

ACLU of North Dakota Recommends COVID-19 Eviction Moratorium

The ACLU of North Dakota is asking the state to do more to protect the health and safety of all North Dakotans and is calling for Gov. Doug Burgum to order a temporary eviction moratorium in the state.
Mar 20, 2020

ACLU Commends North Dakota Parole Board Decision to Mitigate Prison Population in Response to COVID-19

As COVID-19 continues to spread within North Dakota communities, the ACLU of North Dakota commends the North Dakota Parole Board for its decision to mitigate the state’s prison population as a response.
Mar 18, 2020

ACLU of North Dakota urges correctional facilities to take action amid COVID-19 outbreak

From policing, prosecution and pretrial hearings, to sentencing, confinement, and release, every aspect of the system must come under intense scrutiny for how it responds to this once-in-a-lifetime national public health crisis.
Feb 12, 2020

Minot Lunch Debt Collection Policy Needs Second Look, Community Input

School lunch debt is an issue that affects the entire state. Helping our kids today will only help make North Dakota stronger tomorrow.
Feb 06, 2020

Fargo School Board Policy Change on Lunch Debt Good First Step, Statewide Change is Needed

The school board’s decision to change its policy is a great example of what happens when our elected officials make decisions with input from the community.
Jan 30, 2020

Kimberly Craven Joins ACLU as Legal Director for North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming

Craven will lead and expand the organization's legal program across and provide strategic leadership on both litigation and non-litigation legal advocacy in the ACLU’s priority areas.