Press Releases
about Criminal Law Reform
Sep 15, 2017
Justice Department Significantly Alters Community Policing Program
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice announced today that it is changing the scope of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services’ (COPS) Collaborative Reform Initiati...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Sep 15, 2017
ACLU of Missouri Statement on Acquittal of Jason Stockley
The following statement can be attributed to Jeffrey A. Mittman, executive director, ACLU of Missouri:
"Police officer Jason Stockley’s acquittal today does not change the facts:...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Aug 28, 2017
ACLU Responds to Trump Administration Giving Police Departments Grenade Launchers, Bayonets, Other Military Equipment
NASHVILLE — Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that President Donald Trump will issue an executive order today allowing the federal government to give police departments ce...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Aug 21, 2017
Federal Court Allows ACLU Lawsuit Challenging Civil Asset Forfeiture to Proceed—A Win in the Fight Against Policing for Profit
PHOENIX - On Friday, a federal court ruled that a far-reaching lawsuit challenging the profit motive at the core of Arizona’s civil asset forfeiture law can move forward because ...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Court case: Cox v. Voyles, et. al.
Jul 27, 2017
Aurora Pays $110K for Unlawful Detention and Tasing of Darsean Kelley
Police Tased Kelley in the Back as he Said, “I Know My Rights”
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jul 24, 2017
Interim Chief Arradondo Must Make Changes at the Minneapolis Police Department
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Medaria Arradondo was appointed as the new chief of police for the Minneapolis Police Department. He is replacing Chief Janée Harteau, who was forced to resign...
Issue Areas:
Racial Justice
Criminal Law Reform
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News & CommentaryMar 2026
Criminal Law Reform
Privacy & Technology
Drones For Intimidation. Explore News & Commentary.Drones for Intimidation
Despite talk of "drones for good" from boosters, we're seeing a new, darker law enforcement “use case” for the technology -
U.S. Supreme CourtFeb 2026
Criminal Law Reform
Us V. Hemani. Explore Case.US v. Hemani
Is a federal criminal statute, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), which makes it a felony for an “unlawful user” of a controlled substance to possess a firearm, constitutional when it is used to prosecute a person who is a marijuana user and who keeps a gun safely secured at home for self-defense? -
MinnesotaDec 2025
Criminal Law Reform
Osorio-calderon V. Warden, Fci Sandstone. Explore Case.Osorio-Calderon v. Warden, FCI Sandstone
This case is about whether people unlawfully incarcerated beyond their mandatory transfer dates under the First Step Act can file habeas corpus petitions seeking their release from prison onto prerelease custody in the community. -
IdahoFeb 2026
Criminal Law Reform
Immigrants' Rights
Rodriguez, Et Al. V. Porter, Et Al.. Explore Case.Rodriguez, et al. v. Porter, et al.
On February 10, 2026, CLRP, along with the ACLU of Idaho and Wendy J. Olson, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho, and partner at Stoel Rives, filed a putative class action lawsuit challenging an immigration raid carried out at a popular family event in Wilder, Idaho in October 2025.