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News & Commentary about Prosecutorial Reform

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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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Jun 2, 2022

What if Algorithms Worked For Accused People, Instead of Against Them?

What if Algorithms Worked For Accused People, Instead of Against Them?
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Apr 21, 2022

The Law & Order Reboot Could Not Come at a Worse Time for Criminal Law Reform

The Law & Order Reboot Could Not Come at a Worse Time for Criminal Law Reform
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Nov 6, 2020

Criminal Justice Reform Takes Another Big, Messy Step Forward in 2020 Elections

Criminal Justice Reform Takes Another Big, Messy Step Forward in 2020 Elections
People gather in Jefferson Square in Louisville, awaiting word on charges against police officers in the death of Breonna Taylor.

Sep 28, 2020

True Justice for Breonna Taylor Won’t Come From Criminal Charges Alone

True Justice for Breonna Taylor Won’t Come From Criminal Charges Alone
Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel

Aug 26, 2020

Adel’s Hidden Agenda: ACLU Exposes Maricopa Prosecutor’s Hypocrisy

Adel’s Hidden Agenda: ACLU Exposes Maricopa Prosecutor’s Hypocrisy
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Feb 18, 2020

It’s Time to Transform What it Means to be a Prosecutor

It’s Time to Transform What it Means to be a Prosecutor
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Jan 13, 2020

Coercive Plea Bargaining Has Poisoned the Criminal Justice System. It’s Time to Suck the Venom Out.

Coercive Plea Bargaining Has Poisoned the Criminal Justice System. It’s Time to Suck the Venom Out.
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Dec 10, 2019

In 2019, We Fought Across the Country to Dismantle Mass Incarceration. We Won on Multiple Fronts.

In 2019, We Fought Across the Country to Dismantle Mass Incarceration. We Won on Multiple Fronts.
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Oct 24, 2019

Why is Missouri So Afraid of Finding out Whether Lamar Johnson is Innocent of Murder?

Why is Missouri So Afraid of Finding out Whether Lamar Johnson is Innocent of Murder?
Antron McCray

Jun 18, 2019

Black Boys Aren’t “Wolf Packs” and Abusive Prosecutors Aren’t “Lone Wolves”

Black Boys Aren’t “Wolf Packs” and Abusive Prosecutors Aren’t “Lone Wolves”