For Immediate release: Disabled cancer survivor and local activist sues St. Louis police
April 24, 2025 (St. Louis, MO) – Represented by ArchCity Defenders, Del-Rio Swink, an activist, cancer survivor, and woman with disabilities, is filing a civil rights lawsuit against St....
read moreBlaming the Workhouse’s Closure for Problems at the CJC is a Sham
And, No, It’s Not Up for Debate Johnny Gabbert, Z Gorley, Maureen Hanlon, and Blake Strode contributed to this piece. April 4, 2025 At ArchCity Defenders, our understanding about...
read moreTargeted and Towed
The Fight Against Predatory Towing in St. Louis By Z Gorley March 14, 2025 Imagine the shock of stepping outside your front door only to find your car being...
read moreShut Out of Shelter in St. Louis
For Every $1 Spent on Police, Less Than a Penny Goes to the Unhoused By KB Doman and Z Gorley December 19, 2024 Yesterday, the City of St. Louis...
read moreMedia Advisory: ‘Jail should not be a death sentence.” Community groups urging City take immediate action—Adress Jail Conditions, Secrecy, and Disregard
St. Louis, Mo – November 22, 2024 Who: Concerned community members and social justice organizations convened by Freedom Community Center are urging the St. Louis City Board of Aldermen...
read moreFor Immediate release: ArchCity Defenders Celebrates 15-Years with Anniversary Showcase
October 4, 2024 (St. Louis, MO) – ArchCity Defenders is celebrating 15 years of service and action on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Saint Louis Science Center. ...
read moreFor Immediate release: Reflecting on a Decade of Reforms Post-Ferguson, ArchCity Defenders Urges Consolidation of St. Louis’ Municipal Courts
July 25, 2024 (St. Louis, MO) – As the ten-year anniversary of Mike Brown’s killing approaches, ArchCity Defenders (ACD) has released a white paper reflecting on reforms and litigation stemming...
read moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ArchCity Defenders Expands Series of ‘Know Your Rights’ Guides
St. Louis, Mo. – June 24, 2024 ArchCity Defenders (ACD), a holistic legal advocacy organization, announces the release of two new booklets in their ‘Know Your Rights’ or Pro...
read moreArchCity Defenders and Partners Kick Off Freedom Summer Campaign on Juneteenth
St. Louis, Mo – June 3, 2024 This summer marks the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer, as well as the 10th anniversary of the Ferguson Uprising following the killing...
read moreIt’s Time to Stop Throwing Away People on Hall Street
People impacted by the Workhouse have been showing the way for years. Why is the City still not fully listening? By Z Gorley April 29, 2024 Years ago, if...
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