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Apr 30, 2024

Philadelphia Police Program to Reduce Race Disparities in Pedestrian Stops Goes Citywide As Public Safety Policy Slides Backwards

If you’ve been following the ACLU of Pennsylvania’s work in recent years, you may have heard about our ongoing settlement with the city of Philadelphia regarding police officers’ use of stop-and-frisk.

By Julie Zaebst, Solomon Furious Worlds

Jan 16, 2024

Meet Mike Lee, ACLU-PA’s new executive director

Meet our new executive director, Mike Lee!

By Mike Lee

Meet our new executive director, Mike Lee!

By Mike Lee

Dec 17, 2023

It’s time to end violence against sex workers. That means decriminalizing the industry.

As the ACLU of Pennsylvania continues working to decriminalize sex work, we want to take a moment to acknowledge International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

By Naiymah Sanchez

As the ACLU of Pennsylvania continues working to decriminalize sex work, we want to take a moment to acknowledge International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

By Naiymah Sanchez

Dec 12, 2023

Freedom of Speech In Challenging Times

The ACLU of Pennsylvania categorically condemns threats of violence, as well as bigotry directed at any group. We also stand, as we always have, on the side of free and unfettered political speech, even...

By Claire Landau , Witold "Vic" Walczak

Aug 22, 2023

Why is the Central Bucks School District going after a beloved teacher?

A few months ago, ...

By Witold "Vic" Walczak, Richard T. Ting

A few months ago, ...

By Witold "Vic" Walczak, Richard T. Ting

May 12, 2023

Pipeline of unnecessary legislation fuels mass incarceration crisis in Pennsylvania

Law enforcement and prosecutors already have all of the tools necessary to protect public safety. But over the last four decades, the Pennsylvania General Assembly has become a bipartisan offense factory,...

By Elizabeth Randol