Civil Rights Orgs Ask Louisiana Governor, Pardon Board to Reduce Death Sentences, End ‘Systemic Racism’ in State’s Use of Death Penalty
By Kristin Trent BATON ROUGE, LA – The ACLU has authored a letter signed by 10 civil…
Federal Court Authorizes Depositions of Former Trump Cabinet Officials in Lawsuit by Immigrant Families Victimized by Family Separation Policy
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – On Monday, the United States District Court for the…
SF Mayor Lays Out Path on Homelessness, Disputed by Plaintiffs of Lawsuit
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – On Monday, San Francisco Mayor Breed announced that the…
Guest Commentary: NYPD Protest Settlement Isn’t Enough
The agreement should reduce NYPD presence at protests, but community pressure is essential. By Molly Biklen and…
ACLU Features Blog Discussing the Significance of Willful Defiance Punishments, State Legislation
By Claire Hsu LONG BEACH, CA – The ACLU released a blog this past week featuring a…
Group Finds Newsom’s Brief in SF Homeless Case ‘Profoundly Disappointing’
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom this week filed a brief in…
Guest Commentary: RICO and Domestic Terrorism Charges against Cop City Activists Send a Chilling Message
The excessively punitive, overreaching charges should be dropped and must not set a precedent. by Christopher E….
Civil Rights Groups Criticize Overuse of RICO to ‘Stigmatize’ Dissent – Atlanta ‘Cop City’ Indictments Challenge Environmental, Justice Reform Movement
By Crescenzo Vellucci and Cheyenne Galloway ATLANTA, GA – The ACLU and other civil rights groups are…
In Samia Appeal, U.S. Supreme Court Sets Precedent for Admitting Redacted Co-Defendant Confessions Despite Confrontation Clause
By Cindy Chen WASHINGTON, DC – During a Supreme Court hearing in the case of Samia v….
Under Public and Legal Pressure, Louisiana Finally Moves Children Out of Angola Prison
Special to the Vanguard Baton Rouge, LA – After more than a year of national and local…
Judge Orders Louisiana to Remove Children from Angola Prison by September 15
The judge found the state’s treatment of the children amounted to cruel and unusual punishment Special to…
Record 18 Deaths in Alaska State Prisons Leads to Lawsuits for Men Awaiting Misdemeanor Trials – ACLU Requests ‘Independent Review’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief JUNEAU, AK – The state of Alaska was sued…
Guest Commentary: A Teacher Resists Censorship
As censorship and harassment spread across South Carolina, teachers are finding allies in their communities. By Paul…
City of Pomona Sued after Citing, Fining Non-Profit for Wall Art Critical of Abusive Police
By Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The city of Pomona is being sued after it cited…
ACLU Files Lawsuit Claiming Indiana’s 25-Foot Encroachment Law Violates First Amendment Rights
By the Vanguard Indianapolis, IN – The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana last week filed a…
ACLU Applauds Louisiana Governor’s Action for ‘Leading With Humanity’ in Decision to Urge Pardons Board to Reconsider Clemency Petitions for 56 Death Row Inmates
By Kristin Trent BATON ROUGE, LA – The ACLU Friday commended Gov. of Louisiana, John Bel…
Organizations Condemn Police Brutality in Kenosha, Call for Independent Investigation
Kenosha, WI – The ACLU of Wisconsin, All in Wisconsin, Leaders of Kenosha, and Black Leaders Organizing…
Working Together Toward Ending Street Homelessness and Tackling the City’s Affordable Housing Crisis
By the Vanguard “All San Francisco residents, no matter their housing status, deserve to live in a…
Guest Commentary: Visualizing the Racial Wealth Gap
From homeownership to income, systemic inequities perpetuate disparities in wealth. By Ricard Mimbela and Katie Duarte Systemic…
Guest Commentary: Don’t Let the Math Distract You – Together, We Can Fight Algorithmic Injustice
Why civil rights advocates should be involved in policy conversations about automated decision-making. By Marissa Gerchick, Brandon…
