American Civil Liberties Union

Our constitution is meant to safeguard against government abuses of power. But all too often, the rights of those involved in the criminal justice system are compromised or ignored. The ACLU works to reform the criminal justice system and make the promise of fair treatment a reality for all people. >> More about the ACLU's Criminal Justice work.

Criminal Justice : Legal Documents

Petition Alleging Violations of the Human Rights of Juveniles Sentenced to Life Without Parole in the United States of America (02/22/2006)

ACLU Coalition Amicus Brief in U.S. v. Starks (01/20/2006)
ACLU and noted sentencing experts brief arguing for judges' right to reject controversial 100-to-1 crack/powder cocaine sentencing disparity.

Orleans Parish Prison Memorandum of Law (11/10/2005)

ACLU v. DoD, Second Amended Declaration of Richard B. Myers (pt 1) (08/29/2005)

ACLU v. DoD motion to vacate protective order and for access to papers filed by the government (08/11/2005)

Li & Kennedy v. Oregon Decision (04/14/2005)

Settlement Agreement in Arnold v. Arizona Department of Public Safety (02/02/2005)
In August 2006, the court approved settlement of an ACLU lawsuit to end racial profiling on Arizona highways

An Assessment of Indigent Defense Services In Montana, Submitted in the Case White v. Martz, CDV-2002-133 (08/05/2004)

ACLU Complaint in A.A., et al. v. Attorney General of New Jersey, et al. (01/26/2004)

Alexander v. Goose Creek - Complaint (12/15/2003)

ACLU Amicus Brief in U.S. v. Patane (09/19/2003)

Tesmer v. Granholm Supplemental Statement of Facts (10/23/2002)

Tesmer v. Granholm Petition for Rehearing En Banc (07/10/2002)

ACLU Complaint in Scott v. Bevard (05/08/2002)

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