Criminal Law Reform

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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How We’re Winning The Fight to Defend Trans Rights

In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.

A photo of ACLU client and Brandt v Rutledge plaintiff Dylan Brandt.

The Historic New Law Protecting Fairness for Pregnant Workers

After a decade of advocacy, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect today.

A seated pregnant woman participating in a brainstorming meeting.

How We Are Protecting the Right to Vote on the Anniversary of Shelby v. Holder

Join us in our work to protect voting rights and end racially discriminatory voting practices.

The Capitol Police arrest and escort a demonstrator during the Voters Rights protest on Capitol Hill.

A Year Without Roe

Hundreds of people shared their stories about living without a federally-protected right to abortion.

A demonstrator holding a sign that says Abortion is Our Right.

Pride Has Always Been About Ending Mass Incarceration

Bail reform and LGBTQ liberation go hand in hand.

LGBTQ flag with police in the background.

State and Local Governments Must Take Responsibility for Police Violence

It shouldn’t take a federal investigation to address violent and harmful practices.

Protestors walking down the street, with one holding a microphone and a sign with art of George Floyd's face.

Police Should Not Be Allowed to Compel Our Cell Phone Passwords

An Illinois Supreme Court decision illustrates the judicial divide over our Fifth Amendment rights in the digital age.

A person trying to enter security pin code on a cell phone screen.

Reparations, in Our Lifetime

The fight for reparations is gaining ground across the country, and can no longer be ignored.

Demonstrators with the Reparationist Collective gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to demand reparations from slavery and inequity

Protecting the Indian Child Welfare Act at the State Level

The Supreme Court issued a landmark victory for tribal sovereignty in Brackeen v. Haaland.

Demonstrators stand outside the US Supreme Court to hear decisions over Indian Child Welfare Act.