Restriction of Rights
The ACLU's National Prison Project is the only national litigation program on behalf of prisoners. Since 1972, the NPP has represented more than 100,000 men, women and children. The NPP continues to fight unconstitutional conditions and the "lock 'em up" mentality that prevails in the legislatures.
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Ensure Due Process for the Incarcerated
The Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA) imposes insurmountable obstacles to justice. The PLRA was intended to stem "frivolous" lawsuits by prisoners, but too often it denies justice to victims of rape, assault and other rights violations. Take Action Now
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