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.
ACLU Opposes Maricopa County Move to End Court-Ordered Policing Reforms Before Compliance
The ACLU of Arizona is opposing Maricopa County's motion to end federal court oversight of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, arguing that the agency has not... Read more.
Innocence Project Film Highlights Exonerees’ Struggles Post-Wrongful Incarceration
The Innocence Project released a new short film, "What I Didn't Know," which documents the emotional and practical challenges exonerees face as they rebuild their... Read more.
Federal Judge Halts ICE’s Warrantless Arrest Practices in Colorado
A federal judge has issued an order banning ICE from carrying out warrantless arrests in Colorado, ruling that the agency's practices violate federal law, and the... Read more.
Flawed Trial and Tragic Past Mark Florida’s 17th Execution of 2025
Richard Barry Randolph, a U.S. Army veteran, was executed in Florida for the 1988 murder of Minnie Ruth McCollum, sparking criticism from Floridians for Alternatives... Read more.
Reentry Housing Program Expands to San Francisco to Help Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Find Homes
The Homecoming Project, a reentry housing program that pairs returning residents with homeowners willing to open spare rooms, is expanding to San Francisco to address... Read more.