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Mar 4, 2024

How the Legacy of a Reconstruction-Era Massacre Shapes Voting Rights Today

The Opelousas Massacre was one of the deadliest episodes of racist violence during the country’s second founding, and its deeper aim — to limit Black voting strength — mirrors political conflicts plaguing...

Jan 23, 2024

Guaranteed Monthly Income Program Delivers Results for Participants in First Month

A recent survey we conducted of participants in our Guaranteed Income pilot project has put numbers to the impact of discriminatory policing. Many of the participants are living with the effects of their...

By Maggy Baccinelli, Melody Parker

Truth and Reconciliation Project ACLU of Louisiana

Jan 8, 2024

We’re Making Sure People in Immigration Detention Know Their Rights

The ACLU of Louisiana has made regular visits to detention centers for the past two years. Here’s what we’re learning.

By Andrew Perry, Nora Ahmed

The ACLU of Louisiana has made regular visits to detention centers for the past two years. Here’s what we’re learning.

By Andrew Perry, Nora Ahmed

Dec 27, 2023

This Giving Season, Consider What Is Owed

ACLU of Louisiana Development Director, Maggy Baccinelli, discusses the opportunity to use philanthropic giving as a tool for remedying systemic and historic injustices.

By Maggy Baccinelli

ACLU of Louisiana Development Director, Maggy Baccinelli, discusses the opportunity to use philanthropic giving as a tool for remedying systemic and historic injustices.

By Maggy Baccinelli

Dec 4, 2023

Early Lessons From Our Guaranteed Income Program

The ACLU of Louisiana's Development team reflects on the launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Project.

By Maggy Baccinelli, Melody Parker

The ACLU of Louisiana's Development team reflects on the launch of the Truth and Reconciliation Project.

By Maggy Baccinelli, Melody Parker

Guaranteed Monthly Income Program ACLU of Louisiana

Jun 15, 2023

Pride Day 2023 Recap

A recap of our annual 'Pride Day at the Capitol' - the only policy-focused statewide gathering of LGBTQ+ people...