Press Releases
Mar 27, 2020
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ of Connecticut Sends Emergency Request to Connecticut Judicial Branch Seeking Temporary Rules Change to Reduce Pre-Trial Detention During COVID-19 Pandemic
HARTFORD, Conn. – In a letter sent to the Rules Committee of the Connecticut Judicial Branch, the ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ of Connecticut requested committee members consider changing pre-trial rele...
Issue Areas:
Smart Justice
Mar 26, 2020
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ of Rhode Island Statement on Governor Raimondo's Plan to Give State Police Power to Stop Any Car With New York License Plates
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ of Rhode Island executive director Steven Brown issued the following statement in response to comments from Governor Gina Raimondo at her news conference today that she plans ...
Mar 26, 2020
Voting Rights Groups Urge Steps to Protect Right to Vote During Mail Ballot Primary
As Rhode Island elections officials move for the first time to conduct a predominantly mail ballot election for the Presidential primary on June 2nd, three voting rights groups hav...
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Mar 25, 2020
Montana Supreme Court Outlines Limits on Local Arrest Authority in Victory for Immigrants
Ruling Declares Federal Immigration Detainers Do Not Provide Arrest Authority Under Montana Law
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Mar 25, 2020
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ of Georgia Sends Secretary of State Recommendations to Protect All Georgia Voters During the COVID-19 Pandemic
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ of Georgia Recommendation Includes Extending the Deadline for Mail-In Absentee Ballots
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Mar 25, 2020
ºìÐÓÊÓÆµ-MI Applauds Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson for Announcing Plans to Mail Voters Absentee Ballot Applications for May 5 Elections
SOS Plan Protects Health of Voters During Public Health Crisis, Ensures Access to the Ballot
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
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