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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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19 03, 2020

We’re Still Here for You: ACLU-TN & Civil Liberties During the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020-03-19T17:46:09-05:00 March 19th, 2020|Categories: General News|

A letter to our supporters regarding ACLU-TN's commitment to protect civil liberties and safeguard against government abuses during this critical time.

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18 03, 2020

Federal Court Blocks Court Rule that Unfairly Keeps Poor People in Jail

2020-03-20T17:31:39-05:00 March 18th, 2020|Categories: General News, Press Releases|

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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2 03, 2020

Parents Sue Tennessee To Block Unconstitutional Voucher Law

2020-03-02T12:52:37-06:00 March 2nd, 2020|Categories: General News, Press Releases|

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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5 02, 2020

Groundbreaking Lawsuit Challenges Court Rule that Unfairly Keeps Poor People in Jail

2020-02-05T15:13:42-06:00 February 5th, 2020|Categories: General News, Press Releases|

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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27 09, 2019

Local and National Groups Notify Davidson County Criminal Court That It Is Violating State and Federal Law

2019-09-27T12:56:20-05:00 September 27th, 2019|Categories: General News, Press Releases|

We and our partners sent a letter to the Davidson County Criminal Court demanding that they stop their unlawful, unconstitutional practice of taking some of the money people post to get family or friends released from jail for court costs, fines and restitution.

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