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Aug 3, 2023

The Deadly and Tragic Costs of Pretrial Detention

Local officials must take action to prevent more deaths in Fulton County, Georgia's jails.
Local officials must take action to prevent more deaths in Fulton County, Georgia's jails.
Protester with raised fist in the air at Fulton County Jail after the death of Lashawn Thompson.
Protester with raised fist in the air at Fulton County Jail after the death of Lashawn Thompson.
Aug 2, 2023

The Role of Legal Observers

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Legal Observers are trained volunteers who monitor and document law enforcement and other public officers’ interaction with people in Oklahoma who are participating in the democratic process by protesting,...

Legal Observers are trained volunteers who monitor and document law enforcement and other public officers’ interaction with people in Oklahoma who are participating in the democratic process by protesting,...

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Jul 31, 2023

A Religious Public Charter School in Oklahoma? Not on Our Watch.

A charter school approved by state officials would unlawfully discriminate and teach a religious curriculum. We’re suing.
A charter school approved by state officials would unlawfully discriminate and teach a religious curriculum. We’re suing.
A shot of an empty corridor in a high school.
A shot of an empty corridor in a high school.
Jul 25, 2023

When Will Biden Stop Giving Immigration Powers to Racist, Corrupt Sheriffs?

Despite records of civil rights violations, the Biden administration has chosen to continue partnering with sheriffs through an immigration enforcement program known as 287(g).
Despite records of civil rights violations, the Biden administration has chosen to continue partnering with sheriffs through an immigration enforcement program known as 287(g).
Shot of sheriff (wearing a bulletproof vest) from behind walking towards the open door of police car.
Shot of sheriff (wearing a bulletproof vest) from behind walking towards the open door of police car.
Jul 25, 2023

How Eviction Brands Renters With a Scarlet Letter

The enforcement of discriminatory policies is denying housing to Black women in Oak Park, Illinois.
The enforcement of discriminatory policies is denying housing to Black women in Oak Park, Illinois.
An eviction notice on a front door.
An eviction notice on a front door.
Jul 12, 2023

Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings

The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.
The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.
Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.
Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.