News & Commentary about Smart Justice
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The ACLU Campaign for Smart Justice is an unprecedented, multiyear effort to reduce the U.S. jail and prison population by 50% and to challenge racism in the criminal legal system.
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Nov 12, 2013
Our Presidents Smoked It. Why Is It Still a Crime?
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Nov 5, 2013
The Biggest, Baddest Prison Profiteer of Them All
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Oct 30, 2013
Congress Could Save Tens of Thousands of Americans Today. Here's How.
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Oct 29, 2013
When Did "To Serve & Protect" Become "To Seize & Profit?"
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Oct 29, 2013
My 5-Year-Old's Seizures Were Finally Controlled by Medical Marijuana
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Oct 22, 2013
Historic Opportunity to Advance International Norms on Prisoners' Rights
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Oct 22, 2013
As Immigration Reform Comes Up Again, Watch This Private Prison Company
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Oct 15, 2013
Should It Cost Less to Get Out of Jail if You're Rich?