Rap Artists File Supreme Court Briefs Backing Texas Death Row Condemned Man
Prominent rap artists and music industry figures have filed amicus briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of James Broadnax, a Texas death row condemned man,... Read more.
Petition with 60,000 Signatures Seeks Governor’s Clemency for Sonny Burton
Over 60,000 signatures have been collected on a petition urging Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to grant clemency to death row prisoner Sonny Burton, who did not personally... Read more.
Kansas Law Sparks Concerns and Potential Exodus Among Transgender Community
Trans Liberty PAC has issued an evacuation warning for transgender residents of Kansas following the Legislature's override of Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of Senate... Read more.
Minority Births Outnumber White Births for First Time in U.S. History, Study Finds
For the first time in US history, births to racial and ethnic minority mothers now outnumber births to white mothers, according to a new analysis of national birth... Read more.
Federal Lawsuit Challenges ICE’s Denial of Bond Hearing for DACA Recipient
The ACLU of Nebraska filed a federal lawsuit challenging the months-long detention of DACA recipient Joel Angel-Becerril, arguing that ICE's refusal to provide a... Read more.
ACLU of Nebraska Sues ICE over Prolonged Detention of DACA Recipient
The ACLU of Nebraska filed a federal lawsuit challenging the continued immigration detention of a DACA recipient, arguing that ICE unlawfully denied him the right... Read more.
Community Coalition to Release New Report on Fulton County Jail Overcrowding
The ACLU of Georgia released a report documenting chronic overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail, which has led to 32 deaths since 2021, and outlining policy changes... Read more.
Federal Judge Dismisses DOJ’s Bid for California Voter Data
A federal judge has dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit seeking to compel California to turn over its full, unredacted statewide voter registration list,... Read more.
Missed Court Dates Drive Millions of Unnecessary Jail Stays, Report Finds
Failure to appear in court due to confusion, transportation problems, child care needs, illness, or a simple scheduling mistake is resulting in 19 million additional... Read more.
Growing Doubts in Shaken Baby Syndrome Cases as Experts Question Old Science
Medical experts and law enforcement officials are questioning the science behind shaken baby syndrome convictions, leading to some cases being overturned and others... Read more.