Prisons

The population in American prisons and jails has tripled in the past 15 years with the predictable consequence that facilities are overcrowded; medical systems are overwhelmed; work, education, and treatment programs are inadequate; and idleness and stress lead to greater levels of violence. We have fought and continue to fight these conditions through successful litigation on behalf of prisoners.

Legal Cases

• Warren Joseph v. Alberto Gonzalez
• Allah v. Brown

Press Releases

• 03.26.2008 Evidence Shows DOC Engaged in Witness Tampering and Retaliation
• 12.12.2007 ACLU Challenges Placement of Women in Men's Prison
• 05.22.2007 ACLU Fights for Release of Gulf War Vet
• 05.15.2007 Immigration Detention Report Outlines Concerns of Abuse
• 01.15.2007 Racial Justice Program Launched
• 09.14.2006 ACLU and Rutgers Champion Basic Rights, Citing Racial Discrimination