News & Commentary about Police Excessive Force
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The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
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Jan 17, 2024
Unaccountable Police Units Are Wrong for Safety
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Oct 19, 2023
Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence
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Sep 13, 2023
How Our Affiliates are Fighting for Education Equity
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Jul 13, 2023
10 Years of #BlackLivesMatter: Progress and Backlash
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Jun 22, 2023
State and Local Governments Must Take Responsibility for Police Violence
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Feb 15, 2023
Saving Black Lives in Pittsburgh, One Call at a Time
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Jun 1, 2022
The Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Policing is a Foundation to Build Upon