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Mar 23, 2021

Ending Qualified Immunity Once and For All is the Next Step in Holding Police Accountable

As we approach the first anniversary of the killing of George Floyd, ending the doctrine that often lets officers avoid accountability is critical.
As we approach the first anniversary of the killing of George Floyd, ending the doctrine that often lets officers avoid accountability is critical.
A Minneapolis, MN, police car rear license plate is shown that says "POLICE"
A Minneapolis, MN, police car rear license plate is shown that says "POLICE"
Mar 19, 2021

Is There a New Era for Human Rights on the Horizon?

Here's what we learned from the Biden-Harris administration’s first appearance before the United Nations.
Here's what we learned from the Biden-Harris administration’s first appearance before the United Nations.
National flags at the entrance of the UN office in Geneva, Switzerland.
National flags at the entrance of the UN office in Geneva, Switzerland.
Mar 19, 2021

We Must Abolish Qualified Immunity to Prevent Further Police Harm — Especially for People in Mental Health Crises

When courts are forgiving police for tasing people who are covered in gasoline, things have gone very wrong.
When courts are forgiving police for tasing people who are covered in gasoline, things have gone very wrong.
Sign of white dove reading "End Qualified Immunity", Qualified Immunity gives police officers immunity in the court of law given certain circumstances.
Sign of white dove reading "End Qualified Immunity", Qualified Immunity gives police officers immunity in the court of law given certain circumstances.
Mar 18, 2021

Why We Need the Post Office to Close the Racial Wealth Gap

Roughly 50 percent of Black families do not have access to affordable financial services. The post office can close that gap.
Roughly 50 percent of Black families do not have access to affordable financial services. The post office can close that gap.
A blue United States Postal Service (USPS) collection box as seen on the street.
A blue United States Postal Service (USPS) collection box as seen on the street.
Mar 17, 2021

Racial Justice and Civil Liberties: An Inseparable History at the ACLU

Over the past century, the ACLU’s work to combat racial discrimination has grown, evolved, and deepened.
Over the past century, the ACLU’s work to combat racial discrimination has grown, evolved, and deepened.
Collage of images from the racial justice cases over the ACLU's history
Collage of images from the racial justice cases over the ACLU's history
Mar 16, 2021

How the Stimulus Can Help Decriminalize Poverty

Poverty isn't a moral failing, and it shouldn't be a crime.
Poverty isn't a moral failing, and it shouldn't be a crime.
A close-up of the corner of a stimulus check.
A close-up of the corner of a stimulus check.