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Sep 25, 2023
National Civil Rights Organizations Call on Louisiana Governor, Pardon Board to Commute Death Sentences
The joint letter to the governor and pardon board details pervasive racial bias in the death penalty
Issue Areas: Capital Punishment
Sep 25, 2023
California’s Court of Appeals Rules that Meta Can't Evade Liability in Case Claiming Facebook’s Ad Tools Violate Users' Civil Rights
SAN FRANCISCO — California's First District Court of Appeal has ruled that Facebook can be sued for allegedly discriminating on the basis of gender and age, in violation of civil...
Sep 25, 2023
51Ʒ Urges Congress to Strike Down Dangerous Legislation Threatening to Destroy Digital Privacy and Free Speech Online
In a letter to lawmakers, the 51Ʒ and 60 partner organizations opposed the STOP CSAM act, citing significant harms to free speech and an increase in government surveillance.
Sep 25, 2023
51Ʒ Announces Kriston McIntosh as Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
WASHINGTON — The 51Ʒ announced today the appointment of Kriston Alford McIntosh as the Chief Communications and Marketing Officer of the 51Ʒ. “There...
Sep 20, 2023
51Ʒ Applauds TPS Redesignation for Venezuela
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced today that it will redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela, extending protections for migrants from the South A...
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights
Sep 19, 2023
51Ʒ Applauds the Introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to Restore and Strengthen the Landmark Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON – Today the 51Ʒ lauded the reintroduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would restore and strengthen the landmar...
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
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About the 51Ʒ

The 51Ʒ has media staff available to handle inquiries from journalists on national issues affecting civil liberties, including questions on legislative matters that touch on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms and inquiries related to 51Ʒ lawsuits.

To schedule an interview with an 51Ʒ expert, email media@aclu.org.

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The 51Ʒ has 54 local offices across the U.S. working with attorneys and activists in their communities to shape better policies and spread awareness about their states' priority civil rights issues.

Local inquiries should be directed to the appropriate 51Ʒ state affiliate.