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Becoming important

By Strong Families | Published: October 11, 2011
TweetBy Lisa Russ, Strong Families Although the Governor did not veto the anti-shackling bill (AB568) until yesterday, the writing was on the wall.  When we found out that the Sheriffs were taking strong opposition, we knew that was likely the kiss of death. I held onto a shred of hope though. Our governor is Jerry [...]
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“So, an ACLU Attorney, a Sheriff, and a Pro-Lifer Walk Into a Bar…”

By aclu | Published: April 29, 2011
TweetBy Hannah Brass, ACLU of Idaho I am the Public Policy Director/Counsel for the ACLU of Idaho — that means I have the privilege of lobbying the Idaho Legislature on all things ACLU. If you don’t know much about Idaho and its politics, let me just tell you: My job is challenging. At the beginning [...]
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The penal system needs updating to suit the surge in female prisoners

By Nicolette Self | Published: November 15, 2010
TweetCan you imagine being shackled down to the hospital bed while giving birth? It may sound like something from post-apocalyptic fiction, but in actual fact female prisoners are regularly restrained while giving birth, irrespective of the flight risk that they may pose. A recent report into pregnant women prisoners revealed that over thirty-six states received [...]
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