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Mar 16, 2020

Alabama 2020 Legislative Roundup #3 ⚖️

With the Alabama Legislature officially on break for the next week, we’re here to share with you our third roundup of the Alabama 2020 Legislative Session. This is a great time to catch up on what’s been going...

Mar 6, 2020

Are Our Prisons and Jails Ready for COVID-19?

Maria Morris, Senior Staff Attorney, National Prison Project, ACLU

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Maria Morris, Senior Staff Attorney, National Prison Project, ACLU

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An image of empty prison cells. Are prisons ready for the ensuing COVID-19 pandemic?

Mar 2, 2020

Can We Trust the Government to Respond to the Coronavirus in a Fair and Effective Manner?

Jay Stanley, Senior Policy Analyst, ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project

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Jay Stanley, Senior Policy Analyst, ACLU Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project

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A gloved hand injects fluid into a test tube.

Feb 27, 2020

Alabama 2020 Legislative Roundup #2 ⚖️

What a whirlwind these past three weeks have been — but not in good way. Multiple bills have been introduced in the Alabama Legislature that target trans youth and immigrant communities.

Feb 21, 2020

2020 Playlists: Black History Month

The first Black History Month of the decade is here! Black History Month is an annual observance that celebrates the history and achievements of Black people. In the years since its origin in the United...

Feb 10, 2020

Alabama 2020 Legislative Roundup #1 ⚖️

The 2020 Alabama Legislative Session convened on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Read more about...