Justice Can't Wait: An Indictment of Louisiana's Pretrial System
For two years, the ACLU of Louisiana gathered and analyzed thousands of jail records and interviewed people directly affected by pretrial incarceration to compose a snapshot of who Louisiana incarcerates pretrial, for how long, and at what cost.
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Jul 8, 2024
Truth and Reconciliation Project 6-Month Report
Six months into the Truth and Reconciliation Project's Guaranteed Monthly Income Program, participants report a greater ability to withstand surprise expenses, pay bills in full, find reliable transportation, and meet housing needs.
Mar 7, 2024
2023 Annual Report: Elevating Justice, Nurturing Hope
Thank you for standing with us in 2023.
Sep 21, 2018
Blueprint for Smart Justice Louisiana
The ACLU of Louisiana today released a report outlining a series of reforms to reduce the number of people incarcerated in the state by half by 2025 – saving taxpayers more than $800 million that could be reinvested in making communities stronger and safer.
Jun 23, 2014
War Comes Home: The Excessive Militarization of American Policing
Neighborhoods are not war zones, and our police officers should not be treating us like wartime enemies. However, the ACLU encountered this type of story over and over when studying the militarization of state and local law enforcement agencies.
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