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US Justice Groups Release Blueprint 'To End the Torture of Solitary Confinement'

"We strongly believe that the reforms outlined in this blueprint will go a long way towards eradicating much of the senseless and counterproductive harm that has been caused," said the director of ACLU's Stop Solitary Campaign.
Kenny Stancil, staff writer ·
48-year-old Anthony Torres, who is serving a life sentence for murder, sits inside his cell at security housing unit B at the California State Prison Sacramento on March 5, 2014 in Represa, California. (Photo: Michael Macor/The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
Former Congressman Beto O'Rourke, a Democrat from Texas, speaks during the "Texans Rally For Our Voting Rights" on May 8, 2021 in Austin, Texas.

Texas GOP Finalizes 'Ruthless' Voter Suppression Bill, Sparking Calls for Congressional Action

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

Pro-choice supporters gathered outside of the U.S. Supreme Court before the Senate confirmed President Donald Trump's U.S. Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett on October 26, 2020 in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images)

Abortion Access Is at Stake, But We Will Do Everything We Can to Keep Our Clinic's Doors Open

Lori Williams ·

Reproductive rights advocates demonstrate at a May 21, 2019 pro-choice rally at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. (Photo: Fibonacci Blue/Flick Creative Commons)

Biden Hailed for 'Historic' Exclusion of Anti-Choice Hyde Amendment From Proposed Budget

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Protesters block the street in front of the Supreme Court

Decrying 'Catastrophic Harm,' ACLU Files Legal Challenge Against Arkansas Transgender Healthcare Ban

Julia Conley, staff writer ·

U.S. Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett arrive for the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. on January 20, 2021. (Photo: Jonathan Ernst/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

'Alarm Bells Are Ringing Loudly': Supreme Court Takes Up Case That Could Reverse Roe v. Wade

"Let's be explicit: Anti-abortion extremists made it clear that this was the goal all along. It's why they couldn't wait to rush Amy Coney Barrett onto the Supreme Court before the November election."

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

Shannon Haynes talks to her son Ronald Haynes, 9, about George Floyd in front of a memorial following the verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin on April 20, 2021 in Minneapolis. (Photo: Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

Families of Victims and 270+ Groups Call for UN Inquiry Into US Police Violence and Systemic Racism

"It's past time for our nation to tackle racial inequity, injustice, and discrimination that permeates American life and institutions."

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

A young mother from Honduras and her 1-year-old child are detained by United States Border Patrol after rafting across the Rio Grande on the U.S.-Mexico border on Monday, June 25, 2018, in Granjeno, Texas. (Photo Jahi Chikwendiu/<em>The Washington Post</em> via Getty Images)

With Just a Few Migrant Families to Reunite, ACLU Calls for Citizenship and No Future Separations

"We are happy that the first four families will be reunified this week, but this is only the beginning of a very long process involving more than 5,500 children."

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

A Yemeni boy (C) walks past a mural depicting a U.S. drone and reading " Why did you kill my family?" on December 13, 2013 in the capital Sanaa.

End 'Forever Wars,' Biden Told as White House Releases Document on Trump's Secret Lethal Force Rules

"Not surprising but no less repugnant: Trump stripped down already minimal safeguards from U.S. targeted killings."

Andrea Germanos, staff writer ·

DeSantis Says 'Of Course' He Will Sign Into Law Florida GOP's Massive Attack on Voting Rights

"Simply put, S.B. 90 is undemocratic to its core," said the ACLU of Florida.

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·

Human rights advocates in New York City protesting the incarceration of immigrants on July 30, 2020.

ACLU Urges Biden to Shut Down Detention Facilities 'Used to Abuse and Traumatize Immigrants'

"It's time to end our nation's newest system of mass incarceration of Black and Brown people."

Andrea Germanos, staff writer ·

Poll workers help a voter put their mail-in ballot in an official Miami-Dade County ballot drop box on August 11, 2020 in Florida. (Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

'Stop This Bill': GOP-Led Florida Senate Sparks Alarm With Attack on Voting Rights

"We call on all legislators to break down—not erect—barriers to Floridians' fundamental right to vote."

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

A voter walks to a booth to fill out their ballot at Public School 160 on November 3, 2020 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo: David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

Voting Rights Advocates Applaud Passage of NY Bill to Stop Disenfranchisement of Parolees

"By passing this bill, the state Assembly has sent a clear message: If you live in the community, you should be able to vote."

Jessica Corbett, staff writer ·

Protesters march around downtown Minneapolis near the courthouse calling for justice for George Floyd after closing arguments in the Chauvin trial has ended on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Minneapolis, MN. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Chauvin Guilty on All Counts, Including Murder of George Floyd

One racial justice advocate said that there are "no victories today," for "justice would mean George Floyd is still with us."

Brett Wilkins, staff writer ·

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to the media about the cruise industry during a press conference at PortMiami on April 8, 2021 in Miami, Florida.

DeSantis Signs 'Outrageous and Blatantly Unconstitutional' Anti-Protest Bill Into Law

"Every single Floridian should be outraged by this blatant attempt to erode our First Amendment right to peacefully assemble."

Jake Johnson, staff writer ·