Federal Court Blocks Court Rule that Unfairly Keeps Poor People in Jail
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Davidson County court rule that allowed cash bonds to be garnished to pay court fines and fees.
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03, 2020
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03, 2020
Stop the Attack on Trans Rights and Reproductive Freedom at the Legislature
Urge legislators to stop four bills that harm transgender youth and undermine abortion access in Tennessee.
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03, 2020
Parents Sue Tennessee To Block Unconstitutional Voucher Law
We and our partners filed a lawsuit against Davidson County demanding that they stop enforcement of their unconstitutional rule that requires garnishment of the cash bonds people post to get family or friends released from jail for court costs, fines and restitution.
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02, 2020
Support second chances for people sentenced as juveniles
SB 69/HB 310, as amended, would end de facto juvenile life without parole, making juveniles eligible for parole after they have served 30 years instead of 51.
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02, 2020
ACLU-TN Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2018-2019
2019 was an exciting year at the ACLU of Tennessee. Learn more about our work and what's to come in the 2018-2019 annual report.
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02, 2020
Groundbreaking Lawsuit Challenges Court Rule that Unfairly Keeps Poor People in Jail
We and our partners filed a lawsuit against Davidson County demanding that they stop enforcement of their unconstitutional rule that requires garnishment of the cash bonds people post to get family or friends released from jail for court costs, fines and restitution.
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12, 2019
The Vigil (Fall/Winter 2019)
In this issue: "Davidson County Criminal Court's Bail Garnishment Rule Violates State and Federal Law," "ACLU Sues to Stop Smith County Schools' Religious Activities," "Transforming Pretrial Practices" and more.
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11, 2019
ACLU Sues to Stop Smith County School District’s Religious Activities
ACLU-TN and the ACLU filed a federal lawsuit challenging widespread promotion of religion by officials in the Smith County School System
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10, 2019
ACLU-TN to Honor Susan L. Kay with Lifetime Achievement Award
Please join us to celebrate long-time criminal justice reform advocate Susan L. Kay and our work to protect and advance civil rights and civil liberties in Tennessee!
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10, 2019
Court Rules Against Inmates Challenging Tennessee Department of Corrections Hepatitis C Protocol
A federal court ruled against inmates who were denied adequate medical care after being diagnosed with Hepatitis C (HCV) while under TDOC supervision.
