News & Commentary about Women and Criminal Justice
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.
Apr 7, 2010
Incarcerating Pregnant Women Who Are Struggling With Addiction Makes for Bad Law and Even Worse Public Policy
Mar 29, 2010
Washington State Bans Shackling of Pregnant Inmates
Mar 1, 2010
We'll be Watching You, Sheriff Arpaio
Dec 15, 2009
Exposing the "Secret Punishment" of Incarcerated Children
Nov 19, 2009
“An Environment Which Fosters the Health, Self-Respect and Dignity of the Child”