News & Commentary

Many Alaskans who are pre-trial, completing their sentence for non-felonies, or are formerly incarcerated have the right to vote.

An 1,100 page records request from the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities reveal key details about how state money is being allocated to address the housing crisis.

A message from Mara Kimmel, Executive Director for the ACLU of Alaska.

If you have received a passport with an incorrect gender marker since June 17, 2025 or hold a passport with an “X” designation and have experienced trouble traveling, the ACLU Foundation wants to hear from you.

The Alaska Legislature gaveled in on January 20, 2026. Here's what the ACLU of Alaska is watching and advocating for this year.

In Alaska, we have seen towns and cities propose and pass ordinances that ban behavior like sleeping and camping on public land, subjecting people experiencing homelessness to an array of punishment, from fines to arrest.

This blog outlines the ways in which the Trump Administration’s actions have played out in Alaska, and what Alaskans – no matter their citizenship or immigration status – can do to protect themselves, their families, and our communities.

A new report has been released, "Trapped in Time: The Silent Crisis of Elderly Incarceration," exposing how U.S. prisons are failing to keep up with the rising number of aging people behind bars.

Our criminal legal system is supposed to hold people accountable. If done right, accountability can repair relationships, build trust, help people learn from mistakes and make our community safer.