founded in 1940 by thurgood marshall, the legal defense fund is america's premier legal organization fighting for racial justice.

the aclu dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. our mission is to realize this promise of the united states constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.

a coalition of more than 200 national organizations that work to promote and protect the civil and human rights of all persons in the united states.

official website of the u.s. department of justice (doj). doj’s mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the united states according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all americans.

thinktank that uses research, advocacy, and organizing to show how over-criminalization harms individuals, our communities, and the national well-being

a multimedia judicial archive of the supreme court of the united states.

ojp is the federal government’s leading source of funding and research to strengthen the justice system, support law enforcement, and enhance victim services.

defend democracy. reform justice. protect the constitution. the brennan center for justice at nyu law works to build an america that is democratic, just, and free.

vera works closely with government and civic leaders to urgently build and improve justice systems that ensure fairness, promote safety, and strengthen…