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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What Does the ACLU Say About the Right to March While Armed?

While some gun regulations raise Second Amendment concerns, a ban on carrying weapons at a protest does not.

A mob loyal to U.S. President Donald Trump marches toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.

Why the ACLU Called for Trump’s Impeachment

ACLU President Susan Herman joins At Liberty to discuss the organization's historic, unanimous vote on impeachment.

A man walks by the U.S. Capitol Building carrying a sign that reads "Impeach"

The Unspoken Agreement Between Prosecutors and Law Enforcement

Recent events make it clear that prosecutors and police serve and protect each other instead of us.

Black Lives Matter protesters stand with a banner that reads "Prosecute Police" to demand justice for Jacob Blake

Tenants’ Right to Counsel is Critical to Fight Mass Evictions and Advance Race Equity During the Pandemic and Beyond

Millions of tenants face the threat of eviction in the first few months of 2021 alone. Securing tenants’ right to counsel is key to fighting this looming crisis.

Protesters carrying a banner with the text "housing is a human right.

Biden Must Restore and Rebuild Asylum

A reversal of Trump's asylum system is simply not enough — we must build our asylum system back better.

Mother and Daughter at the US Southern border

As Sheriffs Quit ICE, Joe Biden Can Lead the Way in Restoring Trust

Biden has the power to end one of ICE’s most pernicious programs.

Two Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents take a person into custody

For Muslims, Even Prayers Aren’t Private

The sale of a prayer app's user data is just the latest example of ongoing government surveillance endured by Muslim communities.

Muslim Pro app on the display of a smartphone.

Requiring Men but not Women to Register for the Draft is Sex Discrimination

That’s why we’re asking the U.S. Supreme Court to end this practice.

USA flag on soldier's arm.

Pamela Winn Fights the Shackling of Pregnant People

Winn’s story highlights why pregnant people should never be shackled. She is fighting to ensure they aren’t.

Pamela Winn holding papers in a still from the short film, WINN.