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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On the Frontlines of the Fight Against Mass Deportation

Activists are defending immigrant communities from harmful partnerships between local law enforcement and ICE.

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Impending Threat of Abortion Criminalization Brings New Urgency to the Fight for Digital Privacy

As the Supreme Court nears a ruling that could allow abortion to be criminalized by politicians, privacy activists and lawmakers must shift our approach in the states.

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Politicians Have No Place Making Parole Decisions for Young People

In a new lawsuit, we argue that the California governor’s power to veto parole grants violates the rights of young people.

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Six Ways You Can Join the Fight for Abortion Rights

This is a perilous moment for our rights, but there are still ways to take action to support and protect abortion rights

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To See the Future of Roe, Look to the States

We don’t know what the final opinion will look like, but here’s what we do know about abortion access nationwide.

Protesters marching in Washington, DC, and carrying signs saying Abortion Is An Unalienable Human Right.

Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Classroom Censorship?

Test your knowledge about the country’s current wave of book bans and classroom censorship measures.

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New Report Illustrates How Right to Counsel Prevents Evictions and their Discriminatory Impacts on Communities

An ACLU and National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel investigation confirms legal representation for renters facing eviction is a critically important intervention to keep people in their homes and prevent the long-term harms of eviction.

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Ask an Expert: Free Speech

Our audience asked us hundreds of questions about free speech, and we answered.

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The Roe Draft Signals a Potential New Front in the Already-Raging War Against the LGBTQ Community

This isn’t a “they’re coming for us next” moment. They’ve already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.

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