ACLU Urges House to Kill Bill that Could Give Trump Power to Crush Dissent
WASHINGTON, DC – The ACLU, in a recent article, described how it “strongly urge(ed) the House of…
U.S. Senate Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Security and Safety of Prisons for Those Who Work There
WASHINGTON, DC – The Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act is being considered here, according to a recently…
Vera Institute of Justice Argues Biden Executive Action at Southern Border Goes Against Voters’ Desire for Humane Immigration Solutions
By Yana Singhal WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration this week unveiled an executive order that would…
UCLA Police Chief Removed Following Inadequate Response to Campus Protest; First Arrest in Violent Clashes
LOS ANGELES- On Thursday, May 23, UCLA police arrested an 18-year-old man who was suspected in connection…
ACLU Urges Congress to Address Police Brutality in Response to Reintroduction of George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
By Perla Chavez WASHINGTON, DC – The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, re-introduced by Rep. Sheila…
New York Members of Congress & Advocates Rally in DC, Call for Dignifying Immigration Solutions in Face of Trump, Anti-Immigrant Proposals
By Bryan Miller WASHINGTON, DC – New York federal lawmakers, including Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Rep. Grace Meng…
Faculty Unions Across the Country Push Back against Congressional Hearing on Campus Protests As Attacks on Campus Free Speech
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Rutgers, NJ – Leaders of unions representing tens of thousands of…
Congress Set to Vote on Controversial Surveillance Law Reforms Amid FISC Program Extension
By Julie McCaffrey and Leela Bronner WASHINGTON, D.C. — Despite Congress’ suggested changes to the law, the…
The Sentencing Project Releases New Fact Sheet Illustrating Negative Impact of Mandatory Minimums
By Julie McCaffrey WASHINGTON, DC – The Sentencing Project released a new fact sheet last week— “How…
Election Digest
(Editor’s Note: Political season is here. The primary is March 5 and the General is in November. …
Massachusetts Rep. Aryanna Pressley Introduces Bill to Counteract Nationwide Book Bans
By Xinhui Lin WASHINGTON, DC – Increasing numbers of campaigns and growing pressure from state legislatures have…
Big Criticism of Biden Administration Announcement on Border Wall Construction in Texas
By Cindy Chen WASHINGTON, DC – President Joe Biden faced scrutiny from all sides late last week…
Trump Indicted Tuesday for 3rd Time – Charges for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election Results
By Audrey Sawyer WASHINGTON, DC – More than two and a half years after a pro-Donald Trump…
Ossoff Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Giving U.S. Senate More Oversight of Federal Prison System
By Holly Werris WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has introduced the “Federal Prisons Accountability Act”…
More Bad News for Federal Prisoners Hidden Amid Flurry of SCOTUS Rulings
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau WASHINGTON, DC – Legal commentators are drawing attention to a…
Justice, Faith Organizations Urge Biden to Grant Clemency for People Sentenced Under Discriminatory ‘Punitive Crack Cocaine Sentencing Guidelines’
By Kristin Trent and Sunny Zhou WASHINGTON, DC – In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden…
ACLU Disagrees with Legislation Threatening Online Privacy
By Kaylee Pearlman WASHINGTON, DC – The ACLU this past week heavily criticized tech legislation in Congress…
US Senate Human Rights Subcommittee Uncovers Horrible Conditions of Incarceration
By Kaylee Pearlman WASHINGTON, DC – Senior U.S. Senator from Georgia Jon Ossoff (D) said he has…
ABA Writer Opines Systemic Injustices in the Judicial System Exploiting Those with Financial Hardships
By Zainab Antepli CHICAGO, ILL – Tim Curry, policy & research director at the Fines and Fees…
Guest Commentary: Congressional Candidate Inspired by Serena Williams’ Battle against Sexist and Ageist Doubters
By Jan Perry Los Angeles, CA – Having witnessed the culmination of Serena Williams’ historic career, and…
