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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 of Representatives Regarding H.Res. 97 and the Interpretation of the Constitution in International Law (09/27/2005)

ACLU Letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee Regarding S. 1088, the Streamlined Procedures Act of 2005 (07/28/2005)

Sign On Letter Urging Opposition to the Expansion of Mandatory Deportation and Detention Provisions in the Gang Deterrence and Protection Act of 2005 (07/05/2005)

ACLU Letter to the House Judiciary Committee Concerning H.R. 2965 the Federal Prison Industries Competition (07/01/2005)

ACLU Letter to the House Judiciary Committee Regarding H.R. 1751, Secure Access to Justice and Court Protection Act of 2005 (07/01/2005)

ACLU Letter to Senators Specter and Leahy Urging Opposition of S.155, Gang Prevention and Deterrence Act of 2005 (06/30/2005)

ACLU Letter to House Judiciary Committee Voicing Opposition to H.R. 3060, Terrorist Death Penalty Enhancement Act of 2005 (06/30/2005)

Sign-On Letter to Senators Specter and Leahy Regarding Senate Judiciary Mark up of S. 155, The Gang Prevention And Effective Deterrence Act of 2005 (06/30/2005)

Coalition Letter to the House of Representatives In Support of "No More Tulias: Drug Law Enforcement Evidentiary Standards Improvement Act of 2005" (05/25/2005)

ACLU Letter to the House of Representatives Opposing H.R. 1279, The Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act of 2005 (05/09/2005)

Sign-on Letter Regarding Mandatory Minimum Sentences in H.R. 1279, The Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act of 2005 (04/11/2005)

Coalition Sign On Letter to House Members Sensenbrenner and Conyers Opposing H.R. 1279 (04/08/2005)

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