Events over the past four years and recent news about Breonna Taylor’s case have made it apparent that governments and government officials are not held accountable for all of their harmful actions. That’s why some public interest organizations focus their work on government accountability to help ensure that the rights and lives of American citizens and residents are protected and respected. This week we’re highlighting positions with organizations dedicated to holding governments and individuals accountable.

American Civil Liberties Union (Southern California and Louisiana)

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is one of the premier organizations working to improve the criminal justice system through impact litigation and policy reform.

The ACLU of Southern California seeks a Staff Attorney to join its criminal Justice Project in Los Angeles. The attorney will be expected to lend litigation support, advise on policy considerations, and conduct community outreach and education. The ideal candidate will have professional or personal experience with the criminal justice system.

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The ACLU of Louisiana seeks a Policy Strategist to work on criminal justice reform as part of the Advocacy Department. The strategist will contribute to many campaigns including those advocating for an end to mass incarceration, racial equality in the criminal legal system, and an increase in transparency and accountability of local government officials working in the criminal justice system.

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Democracy Forward (Washington, D.C.)

Democracy Forward is a non-profit organization dedicated to exposing corruption within the U.S. Executive Branch and holding federal officials accountable for their harmful actions and policies. Since its launch in 2017, Democracy Forward has filed more than 100 lawsuits challenging unlawful Executive Branch actions.

Democracy Forward seeks an experienced litigator to join its team. The ideal candidate will be familiar with litigation involving the Executive Branch and will be passionate about fighting government corruption.

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Fair and Just Prosecution (San Francisco, CA)

Fair and Just Prosecution works toward creating a more equitable, just system by bringing together newly elected local prosecutors to share information, research, and assistance. Through the community and resources provided, these prosecutors have the tools and support necessary to build new strategies to create a fair and just criminal legal system.

Fair and Just Prosecution seeks a Research and Policy Fellow to joins its staff. The fellow will provide research on strategies to reduce incarceration, promote diversion programs and bail reform, and much more. The ideal candidate will be committed to reforming prosecution systems and reimagining the role of prosecutive leaders.

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NYU School of Law, Policing Project (New York, NY)

The Policing Project at New York University School of Law is an educational organization that partners with communities and police units to advance public safety. Their goal is to promote public voice in setting policing policies before the police act. The Policing Project also regulates policing technology and develops methods for communities to address social problems without police intervention.

The Policing Project seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to manage and assist in the Project’s legislative work. The ideal candidate will have experience with legislative drafting and be passionate about racial justice and criminal procedure.

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