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Amy Fettig

Former Deputy Director

National Prison Project

Bio

Amy Fettig served as the Deputy Director for the ACLU's National Prison Project (NPP). At NPP, she litigated federal class action prison conditions cases under the Eighth Amendment. Her practice focused on claims regarding medical and mental health care in prison, solitary confinement, prison rape, and comprehensive reform in juvenile facilities. Ms. Fettig also directed the ACLU’s Stop Solitary campaign seeking to end the practice of long-term isolation in our nation’s prisons, jails and juvenile detention centers through public policy reform, legislation, litigation and public education. As a leading member of the national coalition seeking to end the practice of shackling pregnant women prisoners, Ms. Fettig worked with a wide range of ÌÒ×ÓÊÓÆµaffiliates on both anti-shackling campaigns and their advocacy strategies around women’s health in prison. A national expert on prisoner rights law, she provides technical legal assistance and advice to advocacy groups and lawyers around the country and has served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, where she teaches courses on public interest advocacy. Prior to law school, Ms. Fettig worked with women prisoners, ex-prisoners and their families in New York City. She holds a B.A., with distinction, Carleton College; a Master’s from Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs; and a J.D. from Georgetown University. Ms. Fettig is a member of the New York State Bar (2002) and the Bar for the District of Columbia (2006).


Featured work

Dec 16, 2019

2019 was a Watershed Year in the Movement to Stop Solitary Confinement

2019 was a Watershed Year in the Movement to Stop Solitary Confinement

Sep 19, 2018

New Bill Would Ensure No Woman Is Forced to Give Birth in Chains

New Bill Would Ensure No Woman Is Forced to Give Birth in Chains

May 25, 2018

The Trump Administration Is Attacking Trans People in Federal Prison

The Trump Administration Is Attacking Trans People in Federal Prison

Feb 9, 2018

Arizona Needs Laws That Protect Women Prisoners’ Menstrual Health

Arizona Needs Laws That Protect Women Prisoners’ Menstrual Health

Jan 10, 2017

James Burns Chose to Go Back Into Solitary Confinement for 30 Days, and He Livestreamed His Experience to Show the World Its Cruelty

James Burns Chose to Go Back Into Solitary Confinement for 30 Days, and He Livestreamed His Experience to Show the World Its Cruelty

Jan 27, 2016

Obama Puts Solitary Confinement on Notice

Obama Puts Solitary Confinement on Notice

Oct 1, 2015

Obama! There is No Time to Lose, Let’s End Solitary Confinement Once and For All

Obama! There is No Time to Lose, Let’s End Solitary Confinement Once and For All

Jun 23, 2015

Justice Kennedy Says Make My Day on Solitary

Justice Kennedy Says Make My Day on Solitary

Feb 9, 2015

This Prisoner's Note Isn't From Some Dystopian Dictatorship. It's From Texas.

This Prisoner's Note Isn't From Some Dystopian Dictatorship. It's From Texas.

Nov 20, 2013

Time Out Is for Kids. This Isn't.

Time Out Is for Kids. This Isn't.