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Ignoring Expert Advice, Supreme Court Expands School Drug Testing of Students (06/27/2002)
NEW YORK-The Supreme Court today narrowly upheld school drug testing of students involved in extracurricular activities, a decision the American Civil Liberties Union said will only set up more barriers to keeping children off drugs.

Justices to Hear Arguments Tomorrow in Landmark ACLU Challenge to Mandatory School Drug Testing (03/18/2002)
WASHINGTON--In oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court tomorrow, the American Civil Liberties Union will urge the Justices to reject random urine testing of students involved in extracurricular activities. 

ACLU of Ohio Sues Local School Over Random Drug Testing of Student Athletes (11/20/2001)
CLEVELAND--Saying that no widespread drug abuse among student athletes exists, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio today filed a class action lawsuit in United States District Court in Columbus challenging the Dublin City School District's policy of random drug testing of student athletes. 

High Court to Rule on Student Drug Tests; ACLU Says Decision Could Set New Limits in War on Drugs (11/08/2001)
NEW YORK--The American Civil Liberties Union said today that the Supreme Court's decision to review the constitutionality of random urine testing of students involved in extracurricular activities may lead to a sharper line being drawn on when and why students can be tested. 

ACLU Says Proposed Student Drug Testing Policy Puts Students At Risk (07/12/2001)
MONTGOMERY, AL--The American Civil Liberties Union of Alabama has serious concerns about a proposed drug testing policy at the Alabama School of Mathematics and Science. The policy would require that all students provide samples of their hair for drug testing. 

Board of Education v. Earls, Supreme Court Amicus Brief from NORML, CATO, et al. (02/06/2002)

Board of Education v. Earls, Supreme Court Amicus Brief from Juvenile Law Center et al. (02/06/2002)

Board of Education v. Earls, Supreme Court Amicus Brief from Parents (02/06/2002)

Board of Education v. Earls, Supreme Court Amicus Brief from Rutherford Institute (02/06/2002)

Board of Education v. Earls, ACLU Supreme Court Brief (02/06/2002)

State Law Challenges to Student Drug Testing (11/01/2005)

A Test You Can't Study For - Special Web Feature on Student Drug Testing (10/21/2002)

Why Student Drug Testing Does Not Work (03/15/2002)

ACLU Op-Ed Against Student Drug Testing (01/02/2001)

Student Drug Testing: Relevant Case Law (10/21/2002)
An index of legal decisions applicable to the issue of student drug testing.

What the Experts Say on Student Drug Testing (03/15/2002)
An index of nationally renowned expert opposition to student drug testing.