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Abuse by police continues to be a major civil liberties problem in the U.S., particularly for the poor and for people of color.  Everyone needs and deserves effective and humane law enforcement in communities and courtrooms.


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Police Practices : General : Legal Documents

2006 letter to Rhode Island police chiefs (08/21/2006)
2006 letter to Rhode Island police chiefs

2004 letter to Rhode Island police chiefs (08/21/2006)
2004 letter to Rhode Island police chiefs

ACLU Complaint in The Center v. Linda Lingle (09/08/2004)

Opinion in Spencer v. Bay City (11/25/2003)

ACLU Amicus Brief in Crawford v. Washington (08/29/2003)

ACLU Complaint in Thacker v. Hill (12/19/2002)

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