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Jun 22, 2023
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  • Police Accountability|
  • +5 Issues

The Vigil (Summer 2023)

In this issue: “2023 Legislative Review,” “Police Reform & the Killing of Tyre Nichols,” “Protecting Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth,” and “Welcoming New Policy Director, Bryan Davidson.”
Publication
Feb 3, 2023
Liberty and Justice for Y'all
  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +4 Issues

ACLU-TN Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2021-2022

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Nov 14, 2022
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  • LGBTQ+ Equality|
  • +4 Issues

The Vigil (Fall 2022)

In this issue: "Educating Voters About the Power of DAs," "Protect Abortion in TN," "Anti-Trans Restroom Sign Law Struck Down," "Building Our Legal Team," "Welcoming New Executive Director, Kathy Sinback," and more!
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Jul 29, 2022
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Questions to Ask Your DA

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Jul 28, 2022
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The Shelby County District Attorney

Learn more about the 2022 Shelby County DA candidates.
Publication
Jul 22, 2022
Demand Fair Voting Maps: Voters should pick their politicians, politicians should not pick their voters

Frequently Asked Questions About Redistricting

Redistricting plays a vital role in our communities and affects the daily lives of all Tennesseans. The drawing of district lines can dictate not only who runs for public office and who is elected, but also how financial resources are allocated for schools, hospitals, roads and more.
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May 18, 2022
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

Suffocating effect of pretrial detention, bail costs in Shelby County

Shelby County’s current bail system fails to improve public safety and unnecessarily punishes those who cannot afford release, while allowing people with resources to walk free before trial.
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Apr 26, 2022
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  • LGBTQ+ Equality|
  • +2 Issues

The Vigil (Spring 2022)

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Apr 14, 2022
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Money Bail in Shelby County Infographic

Under Shelby County’s current, unconstitutional pretrial system, a person can be held for weeks or longer without a bail hearing with counsel, and ability to pay is not considered when bail is set, leaving those who cannot afford to pay detained indefinitely, even if they are not a flight or safety