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Nov 30, 2021
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵSues Biden Administration for Data on Home Confinement Recipients Who May Be Forced Back to Federal Prison After COVID-19
WASHINGTON — The ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ and ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵof the District of Columbia today filed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice and the federal Bureau of Prisons und...
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Smart Justice
Oct 26, 2021
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵFiles Lawsuit Challenging Pa. County’s Abusive Probation and Parole Detention System
PHILADELPHIA — The ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵ filed a class action lawsuit today challenging the unconstitutional incarceration of people facing probation and parole revocati...
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Smart Justice
Court case: Horton v. Rangos (Amicus Brief)
Oct 05, 2021
Landmark Settlement Brings an End to Orleans Parish District Attorney's Fake Subpoenas and Unconstitutional Intimidation Practices
Settlement Guarantees Independent External Monitor and Rigorous Training to Prevent ‘Win at All Costs’ Mentality
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Smart Justice
Sep 21, 2021
ÌÒ×ÓÊÓƵUrges Biden Administration to Cut Ties with Private Prison Operation in Downtown San Diego
City of McFarland in Kern County Figures into For-Profit Operator GEO’s Scheme to Circumvent Biden’s Executive Order to End Renewals of Contracts
Issue Areas:
Prisoners' Rights
Smart Justice
Sep 20, 2021
New York State Lawmakers & U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler Rally With Advocates at Press Conference Calling for Passage of End Predatory Court Fees Act
National Momentum Growing to Eliminate Court Fees, On Heels of Federal Hearing and Successful California Legislation
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Smart Justice
Sep 17, 2021
NYCLU on Governor Hochul Signing the Less is More Act
ALBANY – Today, Governor Hochul signed the Less is More Act into law, which, once implemented, will prevent most people accused of technical parole violations from being put behi...
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Smart Justice
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