Jun 15, 2020
ACLU-KY Files Federal Lawsuit to Free Seven Medically Vulnerable People from Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women
LOUISVILLE - In a lawsuit filed today, seven people who are being held at the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women (KCIW) have asked a federal court for their release becaus...
Issue Areas: Prisoners' Rights
Jun 14, 2020
Police Violence Tramples First Amendment Rights
LAS VEGAS–The ACLU of Nevada has been monitoring the protests happening in Las Vegas as events unfold. The following statement can be attributed to ACLU of Nevada Legal Director ...
Jun 12, 2020
Federal Court Blocks Use of Chemical Agents on Protesters in Seattle
SEATTLE — A federal court today issued a temporary restraining order preventing the Seattle Police Department from using chemical agents and other weapons against protesters. In ...
Jun 12, 2020
ACLU Comment on Trump Administration Roll Back of Health Care Protections
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s Department of Health and Human Services issued a final rule today rolling back health care protections for transgender people, those see...
Jun 11, 2020
Federal Court Certifies Class, Orders Sheriff to Release List of People in Shelby County Jail Most Vulnerable to COVID-19
MEMPHIS, TENN. – Last night, a federal judge certified the classes in the lawsuit seeking the emergency release of medically vulnerable people, including people with disabilities...
Issue Areas: Prisoners' Rights
Jun 11, 2020
ACLU of Iowa Media Statement: Iowa Legislature Passes Police Reform Bill
ACLU of Iowa Executive Director Mark Stringer has issued a statement on the Iowa Legislature introducing, debating and unanimously approving a police reform bill today. "This legis...
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