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  Southern Poverty Law Center praised executive action to ensure legal representation for people affected by low income

May 19, 2021

MONTGOMERY -- President Biden took executive action to ensure low-or no income individuals have better access to legal representation. The President signed a memorandum directing the Department of Justice to restore key functions...

Features and Stories

Waiting to Exhale: Despite one good verdict in the murder of George Floyd, the Black community still ‘can’t breathe’ as police killings continue

May 04, 2021

Tafeni English and Brad Bennett

Features and Stories

Freedom Denied: She didn’t kill the DA’s brother, but the victim’s family still opposed her parole

April 30, 2021

Will Tucker

Features and Stories

Demanding Accountability: SPLC sues La. sheriff’s office for public records regarding officer brutality

April 16, 2021

Kathryn Casteel

Features and Stories

Habitual Felony Offender Act: Alabama law produces long prison sentences for questionable prior convictions

April 09, 2021

Will Tucker

Southern Poverty Law Center and Civil Rights Corps threaten to sue Knox County over bail practices

April 05, 2021

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., -- The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and the Civil Rights Corps (CRC) have informed judges, the sheriff, public defender, and other officials in Knox County that they are prepared to bring a lawsuit against...

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Cut Off From Caregivers: The Children of Incarcerated Parents in Louisiana

March 31, 2021

Features and Stories

Freedom Denied: Couple remains close despite husband’s four parole denials

March 19, 2021

Will Tucker

Advocates Win Federal Court Appointment of Special Master to Oversee ICE Custody Releases

March 12, 2021

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – A federal court last night granted civil rights organizations’ motion to appoint a special master, or independent third party, that will ensure the federal government’s compliance with an injunction in the...

Nonprofits file amicus brief defending Florida public records law

March 09, 2021

MIAMI -- The First Amendment Foundation, ACLU of Florida and the Southern Poverty Law Center have filed an amicus brief supporting the plaintiffs in the case Human Rights Defense Center v. Armor Correctional Health Services Inc...