Breaking the Cycle: New Report Exposes Systemic Failure in Long-Term Incarceration Reentry

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation observes Second Chance Month this April—a period dedicated to highlighting the importance of rehabilitation and reintegration—a sobering new report from The Sentencing Project has…

Legislating Accountability: The Proposed "Congressional Review Approval Act" and the Future of Federal Rulemaking

In a significant move aimed at fundamentally altering the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches, a new draft of the "Congressional Review Approval Act" has surfaced. The…

Behind Barred Windows: The Crisis of Unlawful Youth Detention in Colorado

By Elisa Epstein and Quinn Phillips, ACLU National Prison Project May 4, 2026 In a small, windowless room within a Colorado Division of Youth Services (DYS) facility, the fluorescent lights…

The Erosion of Representation: Understanding the Crisis in American Redistricting

In the landscape of American democracy, few processes are as fundamental—or as frequently manipulated—as redistricting. It is the architectural blueprint of our political system, determining how millions of voices are…

Supreme Court Ruling Allows Texas to Proceed with Contested Congressional Maps, Sparking Outcry Over Racial Gerrymandering

In a decision that has sent shockwaves through the civil rights community, the U.S. Supreme Court has formally reversed a preliminary injunction that would have barred Texas from utilizing its…

A Democracy Undermined: The Supreme Court’s Pivot on Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act

WASHINGTON — In a move that legal scholars and civil rights advocates describe as a seismic shift in the American electoral landscape, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a ruling…

A Titan of Labor and Justice: Remembering the Life and Legacy of William “Bill” Lucy (1933–2024)

The landscape of American social justice lost one of its most steadfast architects this week. William “Bill” Lucy, a visionary labor leader, civil rights icon, and tireless advocate for human…

Voting Rights Advocates Mount Legal Defense Against Mass Voter Purge in DeKalb County

DEKALB, GEORGIA — A coalition of prominent civil rights organizations has launched a high-stakes legal intervention to prevent a mass purge of voter rolls in Georgia’s DeKalb County. The legal…

A Unified Front: Civil Rights Coalitions Challenge the Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act (S. 1572)

In a significant show of force, a powerhouse coalition of the nation’s most prominent civil rights and criminal justice advocacy groups has officially formally petitioned the Senate Judiciary Committee to…

Maryland Expands Democracy: Governor Moore Signs Automatic Voter Registration for Returning Citizens

ANNAPOLIS, MD – In a move described by civil rights advocates as a foundational step toward a more inclusive democracy, Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed into law a pair…