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Ahmaud Arbery Verdict: Conviction of men who killed unarmed Black jogger a necessary step, but issues in our justice system must still be addressed

November 24, 2021

Margaret Huang

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Alternatives to Incarceration: Alabama needs a reformed justice system, not new prison construction

September 27, 2021

Katie Glenn

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His Last Breath: A year after George Floyd’s murder, nation reckons with history of racism, police brutality

May 28, 2021

Liz Vinson

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One year after George Floyd’s death: Courage and conviction drive movement

May 25, 2021

Margaret Huang

  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...

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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

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

April 30, 2021

Will Tucker

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

April 16, 2021

Kathryn Casteel

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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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Ahmaud Arbery Verdict: Conviction of men who killed unarmed Black jogger a necessary step, but issues in our justice system must still be addressed

Alternatives to Incarceration: Alabama needs a reformed justice system, not new prison construction

His Last Breath: A year after George Floyd’s murder, nation reckons with history of racism, police brutality

One year after George Floyd’s death: Courage and conviction drive movement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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