How Lexington Can Improve the City's Discriminatory Policing Practicies

Firing the Chief of Police is not enough. Lexington residents are asking the Board of Aldermen to pass a list of ordinances to improve police interactions and minimize discriminatory enforcement in the small town.

By Lakyn Collier, Staff Attorney

Hold Police Accountable.

2022 Legislative Wrap

Here is a summary of what we were able to accomplish and what challenges we still face after the 2022 legislative session.

By Candace Coleman, Communications and Advocacy Director

2022 LEGISLATIVE WRAP

New Crimes and Harsher Penalties Won’t Make Mississippi Safer

New crimes and harsher penalties waste taxpayer dollars without any contribution to public safety.

By Delana Tavakol, SMART Justice Advocate

Prison

2021 Legislative Recap: The Good and the Bad

Even with the number of controversial bills coming out of committees in both chambers, we had a very successful 2021 legislative session. Deputy Director Alicia Netterville recaps the accomplishments and setbacks.

By Alicia N. Netterville, Deputy Director

2021 legislative recap

Lifeline of Criminal Justice Reform during the 2019 #msleg

By Zakiya Summers, Director of Communications & Advocacy

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Finding Common Ground on Repealing the Death Penalty

By Hannah Cox, National Manager, Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty

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The FBI Won’t Hand Over Its Surveillance Records on ‘Black Identity Extremists,’ so We’re Suing

Nusrat Choudhury, Deputy Director , ACLU Racial Justice Program & Malkia Cyril, Executive Director, Center for Media Justice

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BLOG: Voters Can’t Elect the Right Prosecutors if These Elected Officials’ Records Aren’t Made Public

By Nicole Zayas Fortier, Policy Counsel, ACLU Campaign for Smart Justice

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We Can’t End Mass Incarceration Without Ending Money Bail

By Udi Ofer, Deputy National Political Director and Director of Campaign for Smart Justice, ACLU

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