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Data Model Shows National COVID-19 Death Toll 100,000 Higher Than Current Projections

Failure to reduce jail population is the Achilles heel for the efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.

April 22, 2020

ACLU of Wyoming Applauds CoreCivic’s Decision to Halt Uinta County Immigration Prison Plan

We’re thrilled that CoreCivic has withdrawn its plans to pursue an immigration prison outside of Evanston, Private prison companies like CoreCivic put profit above lives, and an immigration prison would bring ICE closer to Wyoming’s Latino and immigrant communities.

April 8, 2020

ACLU of Wyoming to Host Virtual Know Your Rights Training this Month

Encounters with law enforcement officials can be stressful and scary. People have various experiences with law enforcement, some of which are not always fair or legal. That’s why we want to ensure people know their rights.

April 8, 2020

ACLU of Wyoming Asks State Criminal Legal System to Develop Plan to Prevent a Public Health Crisis Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Tthe ACLU of Wyoming is urging state officials to heed public health experts’ advice and immediately develop an evidence-based, proactive plan for the prevention and management of COVID-19 in Wyoming’s jails, detention centers, prisons, ICE facilities and detainee transportation.

March 25, 2020

ACLU of Wyoming Supports Funding Mental Health, Substance Use Diversion Programs

Mental health and substance use diversion programs are an effective way to redirect people out of the criminal legal system and into supportive community treatment. Current diversion efforts in Wyoming, however, have proven ineffective because of a lack of adequate upfront funding.

February 24, 2020

Wyoming Legislators Will Not Consider Death Penalty Repeal Bill This Year

Today, with a 37-23 vote, the Wyoming House of Representatives narrowly missed meeting the 2/3 super majority of votes required to consider House Bill 166, legislation that would repeal the death penalty, during the legislature’s budget session.

February 12, 2020