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ACLU files lawsuit to restore gender-neutral drivers license designations

An ACLU-backed lawsuit to force Arkansas to restore its gender-neutral X option on state-issued IDs was filed in Pulaski County Circuit Court on Tuesday.

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Cal Poly Humboldt campus protests draw ACLU response

www.eastbaytimes.com

Abdi Soltani, the organization’s Northern California executive director, said he toured campus, speaking with faculty and students about their concerns. President Tom Jackson told the Times-Standard on Friday that – while the university is…

Cal Poly Humboldt campus protests draw ACLU response

www.mercurynews.com

Abdi Soltani, the organization’s Northern California executive director, said he toured campus, speaking with faculty and students about their concerns. President Tom Jackson told the Times-Standard on Friday that – while the university is…

Thursday, Apr 25

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ACLU of Texas Statement on Tarrant County DA Appeal of Crystal Mason Case

www.aclutx.org

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 3:00pm; Menu parent dynamic listing; Author; Thomas Buser-Clancy; Show PDF in viewer on page; Standard with sidebar; Tweet Text

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ACLU of Texas Statement on Arrests of Pro-Palestinian Protesters at UT Austin

www.aclutx.org

Thursday, April 25, 2024 - 11:15am; Menu parent dynamic listing; Author; Carunya (Caro) Achar; Show PDF in viewer on page; Standard with sidebar; Tweet Text

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ACLU sues DC high school on behalf of students over pro-Palestinian programming

www.nbcwashington.com

A legal battle is brewing at a D.C. high school, and advocates for a student group say they’re taking the fight to federal court.

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DC high school violated Arab students’ constitutional rights, ACLU says in lawsuit

wtop.com

The American Civil Liberties Union says the Arab Student Union tried to screen a film critical of the Israeli government, but school officials denied them permission, despite being proposed alternative films.

Friday, Apr 19

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Brands And Advocacy Groups—From ACLU To KFC—Launch 4/20 Promotions To Mark The Marijuana Holiday

The cannabis holiday 4/20 is upon us again, and that means a new series of marijuana-themed promotions and campaigns from mainstream corporations that seek to leverage the popularity of the expanding reform movement. As cannabis has become…

Tuesday, Apr 16

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ACLU sues Travis County for failing to provide legal counsel

www.austinmonitor.com

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a class action lawsuit against Travis County for its failure to provide arrestees access to a court-appointed lawyer preceding their first hearing before a judge, known as counsel at first…

Friday, Apr 12

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ACLU Sues Demanding Attorneys Be Present at Initial Bail Hearings

Travis County blocks defenders; ACLU says that's unconstitutional

Thursday, Apr 11

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ACLU of Texas, Partners Sue Travis County Over Denying Right to Legal Counsel

www.aclutx.org

Thursday, April 11, 2024 - 12:45pm; Menu parent dynamic listing; Author; Savannah Kumar; Show PDF in viewer on page; Standard with sidebar; Tweet Text

Friday, Apr 5

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ACLU of Texas Court Watching Data Raises Concerns About Travis County First Appearance Hearings Where People Lack Counsel

www.aclutx.org

Friday, April 5, 2024 - 1:30pm; Menu parent dynamic listing; Author; Savannah Kumar; Show PDF in viewer on page; Standard with sidebar; Tweet Text

ACLU threatens to sue Georgia over election bill conservatives praise as 'commonsense' reform

www.foxnews.com

The Georgia legislature passed new election ballot reforms that could have a big impact in the 2024 election in the key battleground state, should Gov. Brian Kemp sign them into law.

Wednesday, Apr 3

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ACLU seeks to file brief on prosecutors’ request for buffer zone at courthouse during Karen Read murder trial

www.bostonglobe.com

The Massachusetts branch of the organization sought permission to weigh in on a proposal from prosecutors in the Karen Read case to keep protesters at least 500 feet from the courthouse when her murder trial starts.

Tuesday, Apr 2

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ACLU hopes Supreme Court homeless win helps Honolulu case

The American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii hopes its victory before the Hawaii Supreme Court over Maui County homeless sweeps will bolster its case against Honolulu when its lawsuit over Oahu’s homeless policies goes to trial in October.

Friday, Mar 29

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Georgia ACLU threatens lawsuit over state's proposed election law

www.upi.com

The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia Friday said a new voting bill passed by the state legislature violates the National Voter Registration Act. The ACLU threatened to sue if Gov. Brian Kemp signs it into law.

ACLU, Planned Parenthood challenge Ohio abortion restrictions after voter referendum

www.startribune.com

The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood filed a legal challenge on Friday to some of Ohio's abortion laws, now that Ohio voters have enshrined voting rights in the state's constitution.

ACLU, Planned Parenthood challenge Ohio abortion restrictions after voter referendum

kvia.com

By SAMANTHA HENDRICKSON Associated Press/Report For America COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A new lawsuit is challenging some of Ohio’s abortion laws now that Ohio voters have enshrined voting rights in the state’s constitution. The American Civil…