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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.


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Criminal Justice : Legislative Documents

ACLU Letter to the House of Representatives Urging Opposition to H.R. 5295 Because of Fourth Amendment Infringement (09/18/2006)

ACLU Letter to the House Judiciary Committee Regarding H.R. 5040, the Death Penalty Reform Act of 2006 (03/29/2006)

ACLU Letter to the House of Representatives Asking Members to Oppose H.R. 4472, the Children’s Safety and Violent Crime Reduction Act of 2005 (03/07/2006)

Coalition Sign-On Letter to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees Regarding Mandatory Minimums for Crack Cocaine (02/16/2006)

ACLU Letter to the House Judiciary Committee Opposing H.R. 3035, the Streamlined Procedures Act of 2005 (11/10/2005)

ACLU Letter to the House of Representatives Opposing H.R. 1751, the Secure Access to Justice and Court Protection Act of 2005 (11/09/2005)

ACLU Letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee Regarding The Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (09/29/2005)

ACLU Letter to the House of Representatives Regarding H.Res. 97 and the Interpretation of the Constitution in International Law (09/27/2005)

ACLU Letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee Regarding S. 1088, the Streamlined Procedures Act of 2005 (07/28/2005)

Sign On Letter Urging Opposition to the Expansion of Mandatory Deportation and Detention Provisions in the Gang Deterrence and Protection Act of 2005 (07/05/2005)

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