Racial Justice

ACLU-TN works to preserve and extend constitutionally-guaranteed civil liberties and civil rights to people who have historically been denied their rights on the basis of race and ethnicity. ACLU-TN fights to stop discrimination and to ensure equal opportunities for communities of color.

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ACLU-TN works to preserve and extend constitutionally-guaranteed civil liberties and civil rights to people who have historically been denied their rights on the basis of race and ethnicity. From advancing voting rights and criminal justice reform to combatting racial profiling, selective enforcement of drug laws, and the school-to-prison pipeline, ACLU-TN fights to stop discrimination based on race and ethnicity and to ensure equal opportunities for communities of color.

The Latest


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New Filing Details Continued Intimidation Campaign Against Memphis Resident for Recording Memphis Safe Task Force Activity

After observing and documenting the Task Force, client Hunter Demster accounts arrest, harassment, and intimidation
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Statement on Tennessee’s Torturous Execution Attempt of Tony Carruthers

ACLU comments on the state of Tennessee’s botched and torturous attempt to execute Tony Carruthers
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Tennessee Voters Sue to Block Redrawn Congressional Map that Discriminates Against and Silences Black Memphians

Federal Lawsuit Aims to Halt Map Before August Primary
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ACLU-TN Challenges Government Overreach with Vigil & Court Action

ACLU-TN leads dual actions against government overreach with a Mason, TN vigil condemning ICE detentions and a court brief opposing the National Guard deployment.
Campaign
Jul 2017

Bail Reform