Human Rights Approaches to Reimagining Policing and Community Safety in the U.S. Speakers: Dr. Tracie L. Keesee, Professor Juan E. Méndez, Salimah Hankins, Yasmin Kader, Jimmy Hill Moderator: Kerry Mclean Thurs. (10/5) noon-1:30pm ET Register: aclu.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #HRC54

My sister, my inspiration. So honored to be at the International Drug Policy Reform conference led by the incredible @Kassandra_Fred. Drug Policy Alliance organized an incredible community of people working on a full range of drug policy issues across the world. Reform Conference

I am incredibly honored to have my op-ed exposing the inhumane decision to hold kids in one of the country's most notoriously brutal prisons chosen as one of Teen Vogue’s “Best Opinion Pieces of 2023” teenvogue.com/story/best-opi…

🧵Probation and parole set people up to fail – especially those with disabilities. NEW ACLU guide shows how defense attorneys can play a critical role in ensuring clients with disabilities can complete supervision. aclu.org/press-releases…

Honored to chat w/ W. Kamau Bell & passionate high schoolers at 2024 ACLU National Advocacy Institute. We dove into racial & criminal justice for students, from decriminalizing student discipline to fighting classroom censorship. Inspired by new wave of social justice advocates!

Last week, ACLU released a roadmap outlining Vice President Kamala Harris' anticipated policies on the criminal legal system if elected. The memo identifies key opportunities for transformative change to reduce the harm and reach of mass incarceration. aclu.org/press-releases…

I had a fantastic conversation with Trisch Smith @trischls, Jon Edelman’s Global Chief DEI Officer. I am so excited to share that this episode is out! Sharing here a brief excerpt from our discussion. Be sure to tune in for the full episode: edl.mn/3TnEgj2

Thrilled to guest on this week’s Fraudsters fraudsters.fm! We discuss Reagan’s expansion of the War on Drugs, focusing on failed policies and their impact on Black communities. Here’s an excerpt on Operation Pipeline Listen to the full episode: spoti.fi/3AboLEB

I spoke with NBC News about Trump's plan to expand the federal death penalty. As I emphasized, "We’re going to fight this tooth and nail, and we’re going to seek to uphold the constitutional principles that do not call for this expansion." nbcnews.com/politics/2024-…

Honored to join this week’s episode of Fraudsters fraudsters.fm! We dive into 1990s crime hysteria, the “superpredator” myth, and its role in fueling mass incarceration & destructive policies. Full episode: spoti.fi/3CIw7jW

“What Trump did in his first term really shows how broken the death penalty system is... it is error-prone, it is racially biased, it is a drain on public resources. It doesn’t deter crime, and it doesn’t make communities safer.” Thoughts in Mother Jones motherjones.com/politics/2024/…

Honored to join the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma. The courage & tenacity of civil rights activists—then and now—fuels our fight. With rising voting restrictions & attacks on racial justice, the struggle is far from over. More determined than ever to push forward.

Honored to keynote tonight at Ava DuVernay's ARRAY Civics Class—a one-night symposium on creative power & local change. Tune in at 7 PM PT via livestream or RSVP to join in LA. Learn from civic leaders, changemakers & organizers leading the way. arrayplay.com/events/array-c…

Honored to keynote at #NCORE2025 alongside Viet Thanh Nguyen, Murad Awawdeh Murad Awawdeh, & Robert Con Davis-Undiano—discussing urgent threats to our democracy, from attacks on free speech to rollbacks of DEI. Proud to represent ACLU defending education and fundamental rights.

Honored to join the Fast Company Innovation Festival with my ACLU colleagues Chase Strangio and Ben Wizner. We explored how corporations can resist authoritarian rollbacks: oppose discriminatory bills, uphold DEI & deny Trump admin the power it never had. fastcompany.com/91402142/3-thi…

It was an honor to speak at Michelman & Robinson’s 2025 Women Attorneys of MR Workshop! I loved being in conversation with this amazing group of attorneys committed to excellence in our profession, and the fundamental promises of our constitution. Thank you for the opportunity—truly!