News & Commentary about Race and Criminal Justice

The ACLU works to reduce the number of people incarcerated, surveilled and criminalized by law enforcement and in the courts, and aims to address the root causes of crime, such as poverty and lack of opportunity.
Apr 11, 2024
Live from Brooklyn Public Library: The Power of Poetry and Magical Thinking

Feb 22, 2024
This Case Could Upend the Death Penalty In North Carolina

Sep 14, 2023
This Student Fought a School Fine for Four Years

Aug 8, 2023
Don't Let the Math Distract You: Together, We Can Fight Algorithmic Injustice

Jul 13, 2023
10 Years of #BlackLivesMatter: Progress and Backlash

May 19, 2023
Justice and Safety, Not Fear, Continue to Win at the Ballot Box

Apr 26, 2023
National Crisis in Policing Awaits United Nations Delegation