Michael Forzano was ready for his flight to Fort Lauderdale on the morning of Sunday, February 18th, 2024. He’d pre-purchased a ticket, ensured his TSA Precheck paperwork was up-to-date, provided advance notice to JetBlue that he would be flying with…
Statement: U.S. Justice Department Orders Halt to Civil Rights Work
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division has been instructed to halt pursuing any new cases or investigations, filing motions, or seeking settlements in existing litigation. This is a blow to the crucial work of building trust and police…
Human Rights Organizations Demand Prison Population Reduction to Ease Overcrowding After Hurricane Helene
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 31, 2024 MEDIA CONTACTS: Raleigh, N.C. (Oct. 31, 2024) – North Carolina human rights organizations signed onto a letter to demand the release of 400 incarcerated women and 1,500 incarcerated men to ease dangerous, inhumane overcrowding after evacuations and…
DLU Sues on Behalf of Sacramento Teacher
For media inquiries or questions, please contact Cynthia Rice, DLU Legal Director, at (303) 551-9389 or crice@dlunited.org. When Kaylin Footman’s family sought help for her during a mental health crisis, they didn’t expect police officers to arrest her instead –…