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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
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Nov 30, 2021
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  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +4 Issues

ACLU-TN Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2020-2021

The ACLU of Tennessee's annual report from the 2020-2021 fiscal year highlights our ambitious agenda and our promise to advance justice, fairness and equity in Tennessee amidst this period of hyperpoliticized partisanship.
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Sep 30, 2021
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  • Criminal Legal Reform|
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The Vigil (Fall 2021)

In this issue: “Law Requiring Businesses to Post Anti-Trans Restroom Signs Blocked,” “DAs Report to You: A Campaign for District Attorney Transparency,” “ACLU-TN Welcomes New Staff Member,” “Shelby County Sheriff Resists Protecting People in Jail from Covid-19,” and more.
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Jun 21, 2021
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  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +6 Issues

The Vigil (Spring 2021)

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Apr 26, 2021
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  • Criminal Legal Reform

In Our Backyards Report

The story of money bail's devastating impact on rural communities in Tennessee - as told by the community members themselves
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Jan 8, 2021
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  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +7 Issues

The Vigil (Fall/Winter 2020)

In this issue: "Protecting Incarcerated People During a Pandemic," "Defending Access to Abortion," "Protecting Free, Fair and Safe Elections in 2020," "Judge Strikes Down Lee’s Voucher Program," "ACLU-TN Welcomes New Staff," and more.
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Sep 9, 2020
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  • Democracy & Voting

Opinion: Why ACLU of Tennessee is launching 'Vote Like Your Rights Depend On It' campaign

The ACLU of Tennessee is launching a statewide awareness campaign to encourage eligible Tennesseans to vote early and safely in 2020.
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Feb 12, 2020
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  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +6 Issues

ACLU-TN Annual Report, Fiscal Year 2018-2019

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Dec 10, 2019
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  • Criminal Legal Reform|
  • +6 Issues

The Vigil (Fall/Winter 2019)