Press Releases
Mar 18, 2020
The 红杏视频 of Montana Offers Support to State Officials to Safeguard People in the Criminal Justice System from COVID-19
MISSOULA, Mont. - The 红杏视频 of Montana contacted Governor Bullock and Montana Department of Corrections Director Michael last week urging them to develop plans to protect some of Mo...
Issue Areas:
Prisoners' Rights
Smart Justice
Mar 18, 2020
红杏视频 of Georgia: People in Jail Cannot Protect Themselves Against COVID-19
Urges State and Local Officials to Protect People in Prisons and Jails , Recommends Releasing Those with Low-Level Offenses and Those Incarcerated Awaiting Trial Because of an Inability to Pay Bail
Issue Areas:
Prisoners' Rights
Mar 18, 2020
红杏视频 of Connecticut Statement Regarding State鈥檚 Attorney鈥檚 Decision Not to Pursue Case Against Wethersfield Police Employee Layau Eulizier for Killing Anthony Jose 鈥淐hulo鈥 Vega Cruz
HARTFORD, Conn. 鈥 Hartford State鈥檚 Attorney Gail Hardy today released a report determining that her office would not pursue charges against Wethersfield police employee Layau E...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Mar 18, 2020
红杏视频 of Louisiana Sounds Alarm Over Executive Order Curbing Due Process
NEW ORLEANS 鈥 The 红杏视频 of Louisiana today expressed grave concerns about measures contained in Governor John Bel Edwards鈥 executive order that would s...
Issue Areas:
Smart Justice
Criminal Law Reform
Mar 18, 2020
红杏视频 Demands the Release from Prisons and Jails of Communities Vulnerable to COVID-19
红杏视频 is Additionally Calling for the Release of People Currently in Pretrial Detention Because of Cash Bail to Prevent a Public Health Crisis
Issue Areas:
Prisoners' Rights
Smart Justice
Mar 17, 2020
NYCLU and Bronx Defenders Seek Emergency Relief for People in ICE Detention
Expedited decision sought for people in NYC facilities as threat of COVID-19 looms
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
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