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The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
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Sep 28, 2022

How to Navigate Mental Health Apps That May Share Your Data

How to Navigate Mental Health Apps That May Share Your Data
A prisoner lying in a hospital bed with one leg shackled to the bed rail in California medical facility.

Jul 8, 2022

Federal Judge Finds Arizona鈥檚 Prison Health Care Is "Plainly Grossly Inadequate" and Unconstitutional

Federal Judge Finds Arizona鈥檚 Prison Health Care Is "Plainly Grossly Inadequate" and Unconstitutional
The view of a housing unit at a correctional institution in Pennsylvania.

Dec 22, 2021

As Omicron Surges, People in Jail and Detention are More Vulnerable Than Ever

As Omicron Surges, People in Jail and Detention are More Vulnerable Than Ever
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Nov 19, 2021

We Are Holding Arizona Accountable for the Needless Suffering and Deaths of Incarcerated People

We Are Holding Arizona Accountable for the Needless Suffering and Deaths of Incarcerated People
A transgender woman in a hospital gown speaking to her doctor, a transgender man, in an exam room

Jul 15, 2021

Five Things to Know About Gender-Affirming Health Care

Five Things to Know About Gender-Affirming Health Care
Prisoner Alfred Chestnut hugs his mother Sarah after his release Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, in Baltimore.

Jun 14, 2021

Orange County鈥檚 Dramatic Reduction in Jail Population During the Pandemic is a Model for the Nation

Orange County鈥檚 Dramatic Reduction in Jail Population During the Pandemic is a Model for the Nation

May 13, 2021

How to Save Lives in Jail During the Opioid Crisis

How to Save Lives in Jail During the Opioid Crisis
Hand holding smartphone with emergency number 911 on the screen.

Oct 9, 2020

Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?

Why Are Police the Wrong Response to Mental Health Crises?
A incarcerated woman standing behind bars.

May 19, 2020

When a Two-Year Sentence Becomes a Death Sentence

When a Two-Year Sentence Becomes a Death Sentence
A woman held at the Pulanski State Prison in Georgia plays with her children in the prison's Children Center.

May 12, 2020

During COVID-19 Crisis, We Must Prioritize the Release of Pregnant People

During COVID-19 Crisis, We Must Prioritize the Release of Pregnant People