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

Seth's Law Passes Critical Senate Committee

AB 9, Authored by Assemblymember Ammiano and Sponsored LGBT Equality Organizations, Seeks to Create a Safer School Environment for California Students

Seth's Law Passes State Assembly

AB 9 is an important step toward creating a safer school environment for California students LGBT equality organizations disappointed by removal of key provisions

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