ACLU Responds To St. Tammany Sheriff: Cages Aren't Humane
Today the ACLU responded to Sheriff Jack Strain's statements about the use of cages on suicidal prisoners in his jail.
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ACLU Demands St. Tammany Sheriff Stop Treating Suicidal Prisoners Like Animals
After extensive investigation into conditions at the St. Tammany Parish jail, today the ACLU of Louisiana sent a letter to St.
As Holiday Weekend Approaches, ACLU of LA Issues Alert to State Residents Traveling to Arizona
In response to civil liberties threats caused by the recent passage of Arizona's racial profiling law, the American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana issued a travel alert today informing Louisiana residents of their rights when stopped by law enforcement when traveling in Arizona.
New Orleans City Council Urged To Evaluate Criminal Justice Needs Before Approving Prison
Today the ACLU of Louisiana and fourteen other organizations and individuals urge the New Orleans City Council to engage experts in criminal justice to evaluate the needs of the city before approving the current proposal for a new prison facility.
ACLU Reminds Law Enforcement To Respect Media And Public Access to BP Oil Spill
Responding to numerous reports of interference with the right to photograph and record on public beaches, today the ACLU of Louisiana released a public letter to the sheriffs of all Louisiana coastal parishes, reminding them of their obligation to respect the First Amendment rights of media and t
City Council To Vote On Expansion Of Largest Per-Capita Jail In America
The New Orleans City Council is set to decide Thursday whether to approve an unnecessary expansion of Orleans Parish Prison. At a time crushing deficits and budget cuts, Sheriff Marlin Gusman is asking the City to expand the largest per-capita jail in America: Orleans Parish Prison. America ha