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Lombardo seeks to turn back time on criminal justice reforms

Legislation touted Tuesday by Gov. Joe Lombardo and law enforcement officials from Northern Nevada would turn back the clock on modest reforms passed by lawmakers with bipartisan support in 2019.

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New Civil Rights Complaint Filed Against Las Vegas Marshals

Violent traffic stop underscores unconstitutional enforcement actions by the municipal agency

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Election Denialism Lost in Key Midterm Races, but the Fight is Far From Over

Americans took firm stances against election denialism and voted to protect our democracy in the most vital races.

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Voting With a Disability: Breaking Down Barriers to the Ballot

With accessible voting under attack, we’re bringing people with disabilities the information they need to vote.

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Ask the Experts: How to Fight for Reproductive Freedom in Your Community

ACLU of Michigan volunteer Connie Horton-Kross tells us what inspired her to get involved and fight for the issues that matter to her.

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How to Fight for Your Rights at the Ballot Box

Here’s how the ACLU is educating and empowering voters across the country.

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Friends Ask Friends to Vote

The midterm elections are coming, but voting can be confusing and overwhelming. People want to be good voters. They want to make informed choices about who to vote for and how to vote on issues.

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National Voter Registration Day is Today: Here’s What You Need to Know

Today is National Voter Registration Day, and it’s important to make sure you are registered at your current address and ready to vote.

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A Look at History: Civil Liberties Are on the Ballot

Elections in 1968, 2000, and 2016 prompted significant rollbacks of civil liberties. We can’t repeat history in 2022.

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When Release Conditions End in Unjust Confinement

One Native American woman’s experience with mandated drug treatment led to a horrifying series of events.

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The Sinister and Racist Practice Infecting Death Penalty Juries

“Death qualification” is yet another way prosecutors stack the odds against Black defendants and in favor of capital punishment.

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