Criminal Law Reform
The criminal legal system is rooted in slavery. This legacy has created an epidemic of mass incarceration. The ACLU of Northern California works to end unjust laws and policies that unfairly and disproportionately prosecute and imprison Black and Brown people. We advocate for criminal law reform that keeps communities safe and respects the rights of all Californians.
The Latest
ACLU Applauds Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Historic Commutation of All Death Sentences in California
Court Cases:
Office of State Public Defender et al. v. Bonta
Why ACLU NorCal Opposes Proposition F on the San Francisco Ballot
Prop F undermines the independence of San Francisco’s Elections Commission and Police Commission
ACLU of Northern California Takes Listeners Behind the Scenes in Fight for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties with New Podcast MAKE the CASE
ACLU organizers and attorneys discuss battles for freedom in new four-part podcast
MAKE the CASE Podcast
The new podcast from the ACLU of Northern California delves into some of the most consequential questions of our time, from immigration to surveillance to voting rights. Host Carmen King goes behind the headlines to help listeners understand what’s at stake, why the ACLU gets involved, and whose rights will be most impacted.
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