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ACLU
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ImmigrationProf Blog
New Report Shines Spotlight on Abuses and Growth in Immigrant Detention Under Trump
The American Civil Liberties Union, Human Rights Watch, and National Immigrant Justice Center released a first-of-its-kind report today on immigration detention under the Trump administration: “Justice-Free Zones: U.S. Immigration Detention…
Chicago Criminal Law Blog
ACLU study shows wide racial disparity in Illinois criminal justice
It goes without saying that across U.S. history, African Americans have not been treated fairly or equally in our nation. The inequality is less overt today, but it still exists,…
Chicago Criminal Law Blog
ACLU study shows wide racial disparity in Illinois criminal justice
It goes without saying that across U.S. history, African Americans have not been treated fairly or equally. The inequality is less overt today, but it still exists, as the results…
Sentencing Law and Policy
"A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of Marijuana Reform"
The title of this post is the title of this big new ACLU report spotlighting the persistent problem with racially skewed marijuana enforcement patterns. This press release reviews the basics…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Polls showing considerable public support for decarceration in response to COVID-19 crisis
I have seen two distinct reports of distinct polls showing public support for reducing incarceration levels in response to the coronavirus crisis: From the ACLU, "ACLU Poll Shows Wide-Ranging Support…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“ACLU Demands the Release from Prisons and Jails of Communities Vulnerable to COVID-19”
The title of this post is the title of this new ALCU press release. Here are excerpts: Today, the national American Civil Liberties Union and 14 ACLU affiliates sent letters…
Lawline Blog
Celebrating Black History Month: Five Black Female Lawyers Who Forever Changed the Game
In celebration of Black History Month this year, we’ve compiled a list of five black women attorneys we think everyone needs to know. These women made history by breaking down…
Simple Justice
The Seductive Nudge To Elevate Valuable Speech
In the aftermath of the UConn outrage, the ACLU of Connecticut issued its statement. Policing is an inherently white supremacist institution, and we remain skeptical of its ability to address…
Lawline Blog
A Constitutional Right to Candy? 2019 Halloween Law Update
By shaun.salmon@lawline.com Shaun Salmon
Last year, we brought you Three Strange Halloween Laws You Probably Didn't Know Existed. Now, we bring something even more bizarre: what looks like Virginia’s war on Halloween. We thought…
Nonprofit Law Prof Blog
ACLU, Consistent with its Principles, Files Suit Against NJ Donor Disclosure Law Aimed at 501(c)(4)s
From an ACLU-New Jersey Press Release: SEPTEMBER 11, 2019The…