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Sep 28, 2017

When Prosecutors Decide Who Keeps Their Public Defender, Injustice Is Certain

In Miami, the constitutional right to counsel is under attack.

Lazaro Rodriguez was forced to represent himself at his criminal trial in Miami, another victim of the kind of...

By aclutn

In Miami, the constitutional right to counsel is under attack.

Lazaro Rodriguez was forced to represent himself at his criminal trial in Miami, another victim of the kind of...

By aclutn
Sep 28, 2017

One of the First Undocumented Young People to Stand Up and Tell Her Story Needs Our Help

Jessica Colotl raised her voice for thousands of others. Now we need to raise ours for her.

At a time when undocumented young people were afraid to tell their stories, Jessica Colotl spoke out...

By aclutn

Jessica Colotl raised her voice for thousands of others. Now we need to raise ours for her.

At a time when undocumented young people were afraid to tell their stories, Jessica Colotl spoke out...

By aclutn
Sep 27, 2017

Police Departments Across New York Are Being Run Like Secret Clubs

NYCLU requested the policies of 23 police departments in New York and ran into a wall of redactions.

Do you have any idea how your local police department works? Do they have policies or...

By aclutn

NYCLU requested the policies of 23 police departments in New York and ran into a wall of redactions.

Do you have any idea how your local police department works? Do they have policies or...

By aclutn
Sep 27, 2017

President Trump, We'll See You in the Supreme Court

The Trump administration is rejecting decades of precedent to oppose rights and freedoms we're defending.

Three days after Donald Trump was elected, we at the ACLU told him, in a full-page...

By aclutn

The Trump administration is rejecting decades of precedent to oppose rights and freedoms we're defending.

Three days after Donald Trump was elected, we at the ACLU told him, in a full-page...

By aclutn
Sep 26, 2017

The Federal Government Is Detaining Pregnant Immigrants in Violation of Its Own Policy

We’re asking government watchdogs to investigate ICE’s treatment of pregnant women in its custody.

In July 2017, a 31-year old asylum seeker, Teresa,* was arrested and placed in...

By aclutn

We’re asking government watchdogs to investigate ICE’s treatment of pregnant women in its custody.

In July 2017, a 31-year old asylum seeker, Teresa,* was arrested and placed in...

By aclutn
Sep 26, 2017

Missouri Should Try Listening to Protesters Instead of Attacking Them

The ACLU of Missouri is suing police for its aggressive police response to people protesting Jason Stockley’s acquittal.

“I think everyone deserves the same rights as I do. I just...

By aclutn

The ACLU of Missouri is suing police for its aggressive police response to people protesting Jason Stockley’s acquittal.

“I think everyone deserves the same rights as I do. I just...

By aclutn