ACLU-TN Statement on Passing of Congressman John Lewis
ACLU-TN Statement on Passing of Congressman John Lewis FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2020 CONTACT: Claire Gardner, (615) 320-7142 Nashville — In response to the passing of Congressman John Lewis,...
View ArticleThe Vigil (Fall/Winter 2020)
In this issue: “Protecting Incarcerated People During a Pandemic,” “Defending Access to Abortion,” “Protecting Free, Fair and Safe Elections in 2020,” “Reimagining the Role of Law Enforcement,”...
View Article2021 Legislative Watch List
The 112th Tennessee General Assembly convenes on January 12, 2021. This year we are pursuing proactive initiatives to expand and protect voting rights, end police brutality, and protect free speech. We...
View ArticleThe Vigil (Spring 2021)
In this issue: “2021 Legislative Highlights,” “ACLU-TN Launches Storytelling Collection Project Highlighting Impact of Money Bail in Rural Tennessee,” “Legal Updates,” “ACLU-TN Board Nominations,”...
View ArticlePolice Surveillance: Knoxville, Tennessee
Police Surveillance: Knoxville, Tennessee Police Surveillance Technology 101 For decades, local law enforcement agencies’ secret use of surveillance technologies has transformed our towns and cities...
View Article2022 Legislative Watch List
The 112th Tennessee General Assembly reconvenes on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. This year we are pursuing proactive initiatives to eliminate juvenile fines and fees, end bail garnishment, stop expulsions...
View ArticlePrevent denial of education to undocumented children
HB 1648 is a discriminatory attempt to deny undocumented children their right to access public education. Should a public school choose to educate undocumented students, this legislation would...
View ArticleLongtime ACLU of Tennessee Executive Director Hedy Weinberg to Step Down
Longtime ACLU of Tennessee Executive Director Hedy Weinberg to Step Down Nationwide Search to Be Conducted for Successor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2022 CONTACT Lindsay Kee, 615-320-7142...
View ArticleDAs 101
District attorneys (DAs) are the most influential people in the criminal legal system. They decide who gets charged with a crime and how criminal cases are resolved. This means these elected officials...
View ArticleQuestions to Ask Your DA
The ACLU does not endorse or oppose candidates, but we do believe voters should have the information they need to make informed decisions. We encourage you to research the candidates for district...
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