ACLU and Americans United Will Appeal Ruling To Colorado Supreme Court February 28, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org DENVER – A Colorado appeals court ruled 2-1 today that a voucher plan adopted by the Douglas County …
October 25, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org FRANKFORT, KY – Today the Kentucky Supreme Court in a divided vote upheld the convictions of nine members of a conservative Amish sect on the basis that the Kentucky …
December 5, 2012 ACLU Challenged Distribution of Funds by HHS to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org BOSTON – The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Massachusetts told a federal …
January 3, 2013 ACLU Warns Language is Too Broad, Welcomes Obama Pledge to Protect the Rights of Gay and Lesbian Service Members FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org WASHINGTON – President Obama has signed the National Defense …
January 7, 2013 Judge Had Ruled that N.C. Can’t Offer a “Choose Life” License Plate without Offering an Alternative Plate Supporting Reproductive Choice; ACLU-NC Says It’s “Unfortunate” State Has Decided to Prolong a Clear First Amendment Issue FOR …
January 9, 2013 Organizations Say Tuition Tax-Credit Program Violates New Hampshire Constitution FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org Stafford County, N.H. – A statewide tuition tax-credit program that would divert taxpayer funds …
January 10, 2013 In January of this year, President Obama signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) FY 2013. The defense bill has some important implications for civil liberties – some good, some bad, and some downright ugly. Here is a snapshot …
February 4, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 607-3300; jcarnig@nyclu.org Partnering civil rights attorneys today filed papers in federal court seeking to stop the NYPD from creating dossiers on innocent Muslim New Yorkers and end the Police …
It is Unconstitutional for a Public School to Endorse or Promote a Religion February 7, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org JACKSON, OH – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio and the Freedom from Religion …
February 12, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org NASHVILLE – The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee denounces last night's act of vandalism at the Al-Farooq Islamic Center. ACLU-TN supports the right of Muslims …
February 25, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.orgNASHVILLE – This week the Tennessee General Assembly will consider two bills that would allow the use of religion to discriminate, under the guise of protecting religious …
August 15, 2011 ACLU and Americans United Challenged Scheme that Used Taxpayer Funds to Pay Religious School Tuition FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org DENVER – A district court ruled today that a voucher plan adopted by …
August 9, 2011 Churches Cannot Violate Civil Rights Laws for Reasons Unrelated to Religious Doctrine FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org WASHINGTON – The American Civil Liberties Union filed a friend-of-the-court brief …
July 29, 2011 Ruling Finds that Practice was an Unconstitutional Endorsement of Religion WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – A federal appeals court today upheld a decision that the use of sectarian prayers to open official meetings of the Forsyth County Board of …
July 20, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Florida joined other civil liberties, religious and education organizations in filing a lawsuit today …
July 7, 2011 Description of Ballot Measure Fails to Mention Amendment Would Revoke Fundamental Rights FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Eastern …
July 1, 2011 Conditions of Court-Approved 2009 Agreement Clarified to Protect Religious Freedom in Public Schools FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org PENSACOLA, Fla. – The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of …
June 22, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org BLOOMFIELD, NM – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of New Mexico filed an Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) request with the City of Bloomfield, NM, …
June 21, 2011 Civil Liberties Organizations Say Scheme Violates Colorado Constitution FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org DENVER – Three civil liberties organizations filed suit today in Denver District Court to challenge a …
June 7, 2011 ACLU Filed Lawsuit on Behalf of Prisoner Unfairly Disciplined for Maintaining His Beard in Compliance with His Beliefs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org LOS ANGELES – The California Department of …
