Press Releases

May 28, 2015

ACLU Finds Severe Racial Disparities in Low-Level Arrests by Minneapolis Police

Patterns of Racial Bias and Overcriminalization Show Urgent Need for Reform; Blacks and Native Americans Disproportionately Affected

Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform Racial Justice

May 27, 2015

ACLU: Nebraska Made History

Joins Growing Number of States Replacing Death Penalty with Smart Alternatives

Issue Areas: Capital Punishment

May 26, 2015

Anti-LGBT Marriage Bill Revived In Texas Senate

Senate Committee Sneaks Zombie Bill Onto Omnibus County Bill

Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights

May 26, 2015

ACLU Says DOJ Agreement with Cleveland Only the Beginning

Community Partnerships Essential for Reform

Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

May 24, 2015

ACLU Issues Statement Following Brelo Verdict

Calls for Systemic Reforms of Cleveland Police Department

Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform Smart Justice

May 21, 2015

ACLU Lawsuit: Michigan ID Policy Exposes Transgender Men and Women to Risk of Harassment, Violence

DETROIT — The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Michigan announced on Thursday that they have filed a federal lawsuit against the Michigan Secretary of State challenging...

Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights

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