American Civil Liberties Union

Our constitution is meant to safeguard against government abuses of power. But all too often, the rights of those involved in the criminal justice system are compromised or ignored. The ACLU works to reform the criminal justice system and make the promise of fair treatment a reality for all people. >> More about the ACLU's Criminal Justice work.



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Criminal Justice : Legislative Documents

ACLU Letter to the House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Regarding Major Concerns with H.R. 1943, the Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2007H.R. 1943, the Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2007 (05/21/2007)

ACLU Comments to the United States Sentencing Commission on Crack/Powder Disparity (03/16/2007)

Testimony of Jesselyn McCurdy, ACLU Legislative Counsel, At A United States Sentencing Commission Hearing On Cocaine and Sentencing Policy (11/14/2006)

Joint Comments Regarding Expansion of FBI Rap Sheets (11/06/2006)

ACLU Letter to the House of Representatives Urging Opposition to H.R. 5295 Because of Fourth Amendment Infringement (09/18/2006)

ACLU Letter to the House Judiciary Committee Regarding H.R. 5040, the Death Penalty Reform Act of 2006 (03/29/2006)

ACLU Letter to the House of Representatives Asking Members to Oppose H.R. 4472, the Children’s Safety and Violent Crime Reduction Act of 2005 (03/07/2006)

Coalition Sign-On Letter to the Senate and House Judiciary Committees Regarding Mandatory Minimums for Crack Cocaine (02/16/2006)

ACLU Letter to the House Judiciary Committee Opposing H.R. 3035, the Streamlined Procedures Act of 2005 (11/10/2005)

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