Publications

Transforming Policing in New York

The NYPD remains fixated on the philosophy of broken windows policing. The theory, which has never been proven, posits that aggressively policing minor misbehavior prevents serious crimes.

September 16, 2019

Testimony Regarding the Land Use Permit Applications for the Borough-Based Jail System

Testimony of the New York Civil Liberties Union Before City Council Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses Regarding the Land Use Permit Applications for the Borough-Based Jail System Submitted by the New York City Department of Correc

September 5, 2019

2019 Legislative Lookback

In this year’s historic and prolific legislative session, Albany listened. Along with many other accomplishments, lawmakers tackled nearly three-quarters of the important civil liberties issues that the NYCLU called for before session began.

July 10, 2019

Op-Ed: No, N.Y. Undocumented Immigrant Driver's Licenses Won't Suddenly Get Swept Up By the Feds

Donna Lieberman

July 10, 2019

Op-Ed: Lives on the Line: Legislature Must Reform Solitary Confinement Before Session's End

by Donna Lieberman

June 20, 2019

Op-Ed: Equal Access to Licenses Will Make Roads Safer for Everyone

By Shannon Wong

Making our roads safer is something all of us can get behind. That’s why momentum is growing for a bill that advances equal access to driver’s licenses.

June 14, 2019