June 30, 2021 On February 21, 2017, officers with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, unlawfully stormed into the home of Don...
read moreMay 24, 2021 In the same jail that’s been the source of recent uprisings and public scrutiny, three men detained pretrial are filing a lawsuit alleging their 14th amendment...
read moreArchCity’s housing rights guide is the latest material designed to help an individual represent, defend, and advocate for themself in court. The majority of people facing eviction are “pro...
read moreCity Agreement Comes Shortly After Court Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Jail March 26, 2021 Today in federal court, the City of St. Louis committed to doing the right...
read moreFederal lawsuit comes three weeks after Mayor’s office denies any concerns with the jail Today in federal court, ArchCity Defenders (ACD), Saint Louis University (SLU) School of Law Legal...
read moreFebruary 23, 2021 ArchCity Defenders, Terrell Marshall, and Gupta Wessler have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of George Richey, an honorably discharged Army veteran, father, and grandfather who...
read moreFor Immediate Release February 9, 2021 ArchCity Defenders Hosts Next Event in its #ACDLive Virtual Series: “The Crisis in St. Louis Jails” When: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from 6-7:30PM CST ...
read moreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2021 Following Yesterday’s Uprising, St. Louis Community Organizations Rally to Raise Awareness of Chronic Problems at the City Justice Center and Demand Accountability WHO:...
read moreJanuary 25, 2021 (St. Louis, MO) — Today, a coalition of grassroots organizations launch the People’s Plan, a comprehensive policy agenda designed to redistribute power and resources in St....
read moreJanuary 18, 2021 St. Louis, Mo. — In the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., ArchCity Defenders (ACD), a holistic legal advocacy organization, has released the policy...
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