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 Podcast: Defending Speech We Hate

On At Liberty, we unpack the truth behind accusations that the ACLU has abandoned its commitment to the First Amendment.

A man uses a bullhorn as he demonstrates with supporters of Donald Trump outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center 

President Biden Can Prevent Over 4,000 People From Being Sent Back to Prison

If President Biden allows thousands of people to be sent back to federal prison, he would be presiding over the fastest expansion of the federal prison population in history.

An empty cell block in a prison with tables and blue doors.

New Census Bureau Data Offers a Chance to Dismantle Prison Gerrymandering

With a new round of redistricting set to take place, states like New Mexico have a chance to end a practice that has long distorted our democracy.

The cover of the US Census form

Without Social, Economic, and Political Equality, There is No Freedom

A Juneteenth meditation from the Reverend Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. of Riverside Church.

Black man raises fist in the air during a Juneteenth Rally in Chicago

Supreme Court Again Rejects a License to Discriminate

In a case involving same-sex couples and a foster care agency with a government contract, SCOTUS declines to create constitutional license to discriminate, ruling that the city of Philadelphia violated the rights of a religious foster care agency for reasons specific to its contract with the agency.

Person holds a mini-American flag and mini-rainbow flag outside of the Supreme Court.

Lives First, Profits Later: How to Close the Global Vaccine Gap

The global vaccine gap is both a racial justice and human rights issue.

A Covid-19 vaccinator administers the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine to a woman at a vaccination centre in London

The Problem With Censoring Political Speech Online – Including Trump’s

No one is required to publish politicians’ speech, but online platforms should be cautious when censoring them.

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Taxation by Citation

The system of fines and fees to collect revenue for local governments is broken. It’s time for us to let our governments know our demand: No more taxation through citation.

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Orange County’s Dramatic Reduction in Jail Population During the Pandemic is a Model for the Nation

The court-ordered victory shows that decarceration is not only possible going forward, it’s critically important.

Prisoner Alfred Chestnut hugs his mother Sarah after his release Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Baltimore.