America’s criminal justice system should keep communities safe, treat people fairly, and use fiscal resources wisely. ACLU-TN advocates for a criminal justice system that fosters public safety by reducing mass incarceration and ensuring police accountability. We work to ensure that constitutional protections are afforded to everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity or income. We also confront discriminatory or unfair police practices and challenge the broken death penalty system.
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12, 2021
Civil Rights Groups Demand Shelby County End Discriminatory, Wealth-Based Bail Practices
We and our partners sent letter to Shelby County officials demanding that the county stop bail practices that violate the constitutional and statutory rights of people arrested in Shelby County.
