Press Releases

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ACLU Report: California Death Sentences Drop to Lowest Level Since 1978

Zero executions since 2006; No sign they will ever resume
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

Arizona, Nebraska, Other States Broke Federal Law Importing Execution Drugs, Records Show

AZ Set to Carry-Out Execution with Illegal Drugs in a Matter of Hours
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

How Much for Homicide?

ACLU and Harvard Law Sue Cooley for Records on Murder Cases
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

Revised Budget Reaffirms Realignment, Leaves Out Sentencing Reform

Advocacy Organizations Point to Simple & Safe Reforms as Key to Realignment's Success
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform