Press Releases

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California Police Transparency Bill Passes First Legislative Hurdle

Bill to shine light on officer misconduct and serious use of force approved by the State Senate Public Safety Committee
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

Hundreds Rally for Bills to Curb Policing for Profit and Police Secrecy

Momentum builds for civil asset forfeiture reform and increased transparency in police misconduct and serious use of force incidents
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform

Driver’s License Suspensions Still a Problem for People Too Poor to Pay Exorbitant Traffic Fines

Coalition of Bay Area legal organizations working to make changes locally and statewide

ACLU Seeks Hearings for Kids Unlawfully Sentenced to Die in Prison

As Many as 250 People May be Entitled to Resentencing, but Don’t Have Access to Attorneys
Issue Areas: Criminal Law Reform