News & Commentary

Read an in-depth analysis of how the process and passage of HB5 failed the people of Kentucky.

One year ago we joined the Louisville community to form a coalition and demand immediate, substantive changes to save lives in Louisville jails. One year later, the community has lost 12 lives in as many months. Louisville's government is overseeing a humanitarian crisis.

The Louisville Metro Department of Corrections is in crisis. After 12 deaths in just 10 month, it shouldn’t just be newsworthy – it should shake us to our core. 

Kentucky continues to face a deadly overdose crisis. The state must use funds from the national opioid settlement to reduce harm and support recovery – not to incarcerate more Kentuckians living with substance use disorder.

Roughly 150 people were able to clear active bench warrants and stop living with the fear of arrest thanks to a special amnesty period in Jefferson County District Court.

People with some bench warrants in Jefferson County can apply to have their warrants set aside so they can reschedule their cases. Learn more and apply by May 31.

Do you have an active bench warrant? You can get it cleared! The Jefferson County Attorney is offering an amnesty period for people with an active bench warrant to have their warrant set aside and reschedule their case. The deadline to apply is May 31, 2022.

Prison officials violated Carlos Thurman's religious liberties when they forcibly cut his hair. We're suing in federal court.

Six people have died in Louisville's jail in recent months due to overcrowding fueled by cash bail. Nearly 80% of people in Louisville jails are detained only because they cannot afford bail.