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ACLU Asks Univ. of Nevada to Stop Selling Student Information to Credit Card Company (01/22/2002)
NEW YORK--The American Civil Liberties Union today demanded that the University and Community College System of Nevada (UCCSN) stop selling the names and addresses of former students to a credit card company in violation of the federal privacy rules. 

ACLU Letter to University of Nevada Chancellor (01/22/2002)
January 22, 2002 

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 Defends Louisiana High School Students Blocked From Starting an ACLU Club (10/03/2001)
ALEXANDRIA, LA --The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana announced today that it will sponsor a lawsuit against the Rapides Parish School Board, because it has refused for eight months to comply with the Equal Access Act regarding operation of non-curriculum clubs at Bolton High School by refusing to approve the formation of an ACLU club there.

Court Allows CA Schools Lawsuit to Proceed as a Class Action, Making Case Largest Education Lawsuit (10/02/2001)
LOS ANGELES --A California Supreme Court has granted the motion for class certification in an education rights lawsuit, allowing thousands of California public school students to be represented in the action against the state of California, the American Civil Liberties Union said today.

Federal Court Rules that Bible Distribution in Public School Violated the Constitution (09/27/2001)
ALEXANDRIA, LA - The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana today applauded the 28-page opinion written by U.S. District Judge F.A. Little, Jr., in which he ruled that the distribution of bibles by a Rapides Parish school principal to his students violated the United States and Louisiana Constitutions. 

The 2001 Supreme Court Term: A Preview Statement of Steven R. Shapiro, ACLU National Legal Director (09/26/2001)
WASHINGTON--After a summer in which many had predicted at least one retirement, the Supreme Court returns this fall with its membership intact and a series of familiar issues on its docket, including affirmative action, the death penalty and speech on the Internet. 

High Court to Rule on Ohio School Voucher Scheme; ACLU Says Decision Will Have Nationwide Impact (09/25/2001)
NEW YORK - The American Civil Liberties Union today said that the Supreme Court's decision to rule on the constitutionality of voucher schemes presents the Justices with one of the most vexing social issues confronting the nation. 

ACLU Sues Michigan School for Suspending Honor Student Who Privately Criticized Tardiness Policy (09/05/2001)
PLEASANT, MI--The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed a lawsuit today in federal court against the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools on behalf of an honor student who was suspended for writing a humorous commentary criticizing his school's new tardiness policy.

ACLU of Idaho Launches Student "Pocket Card" Project to Prevent School Harassment (08/29/2001)
BOISE, ID - Today the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho launched the Student Pocket Card Project to inform students of their right to attend schools free from harassment and discrimination.