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Ending Indefinite Solitary Confinement for the Vast Majority of People with Death Sentences in Oklahoma

After years of working collaboratively with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, we are proud to announce the end of indefinite solitary confinement for the vast majority of people incarcerated with death sentences in Oklahoma.

By Travis Handler

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Know Your Rights in Encounters with Law Enforcement and Military Troops

The recent militarization of D.C. is a reminder of how quickly government power can expand. Our guide explains what to do if you’re stopped by police or troops.

A group of National Guard troops speaking to DC civilians.

When Border Patrol Came for Kern County

For the attorneys, organizers, and community members on the ground, the Kern County immigration raid was more than just a headline — it was a turning point in the fight to protect their neighbors from fear and injustice.

A demonstration sign that say "When Cruelty Becomes Normal, Compassion Looks Radical."

What's the Future of AI Language Models as a Decentralized Technology?

Many assume that LLMs will always be provided by big tech companies through the cloud, but is that true? (LLMs and power series part 3)

Two fingers disconnecting a network cable from a computer

I’m Hearing About More Pushback Against Flock, Fueled by Concern Over Anti-Immigrant Uses

Policymakers are beginning to recognize that the boundaries between local surveillance and the Trump Administration are hard to maintain

Police being grilled on Flock at Austin City Council meeting

Congress Cuts Medicaid to Fund ICE: How H.R. 1 Harms Communities

Congress voted to gut Medicaid and “defund” Planned Parenthood to fund President Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda. We won’t allow it.

An individual at a 24-hour Vigil and Rally to Protect Medicaid on Capitol Hill, outside of the U.S. Capitol Building, holding a sign that says "Medicaid Cuts Are Community Cuts."

Flock’s Aggressive Expansions Go Far Beyond Simple Driver Surveillance

Build it (an authoritarian tracking infrastructure) and they (expanded uses) will come

Vintage car driving on a road

Live Coverage: ACLU Challenges ICE Detention Centers

The ACLU will be working across the country to challenge unjust and inhumane conditions at ICE detention centers. Follow for live updates.

Close-up of POLICE ICE marking on the back of a vest uniform worn by a trio of officers.

Florida's Secretive Immigration Detention Center, Explained

A secretive, immigration detention camp in the Everglades is drawing national outrage for violating our constitutional rights, for its inhumane conditions, and significant environmental risks.

A road sign that says Alligator Alcatraz and an individual in front of it holding a sign that says "Cruel and Unusual."

Many Are Focused on the Wrong Questions When it Comes to AI

Do large language models have an inherent politics?

A man standing in front of a tank styled like silicon to represent AI