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- The power and potential of state attorneys general to end police brutality
The power and potential of state attorneys general to end police brutality
By Public Rights Project – This guide discusses five specific ways that state attorneys general can use their powers to make a difference on police reform and accountability. It also urges advocates to push their state attorneys general on the provided points and hold them—and policymakers at all levels of government—accountable to the urgent task of remaking the system of policing in our cities and states.
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Publication2/18/2026
Bost v. Illinois: Implications for local election officials
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that candidates have the right to…
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Publication6/2/2025
Civil Rights Hub overview
Public Rights Project’s (PRP) Civil Rights Hub offers free legal support and technical assistance for…
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Publication5/13/2025
Protecting civil rights at the local level overview
As the federal government increasingly attacks long-standing civil rights protections, local governments are particularly well-positioned…