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ACLU Charges Los Angeles School District for Failing to Fulfill its Promises to Special Education Students (08/14/2001)
LOS ANGELES - The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California today filed a formal complaint on behalf of special education students and their parents against administrators overseeing the Chanda Smith consent decree, an agreement requiring the Los Angeles Unified School District to identify and educate special education students in a manner consistent with state and federal law. 

ACLU Defends Ohio 8th Grader Expelled for Humorous Web Site Created at Home (07/26/2001)
CLEVELAND--The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio today filed a federal lawsuit challenging the suspension and expulsion of an 8th grade student over a web site he and his friends created off-campus. 

Lawsuit Seeks to Block Play Depicting Gay Christ (07/18/2001)
FT. WAYNE, IN -- Residents and state lawmakers asked a judge Tuesday to block a state university from allowing students to stage a play that portrays a gay Christ-like character, the Associated Press reported. 

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. 

ACLU of Kentucky Launches Pocket Card Project to Prevent Student Harassment and Discrimination in Schools (06/25/2001)
LOUISVILLE, KY - The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, in partnership with the Hate Free Schools Coalition, today launched the Student Pocket Card Project to inform students of their right to attend schools free from harassment and discrimination. 

Gay Students Face Harassment and Bullying (06/20/2001)
ATLANTA -- A recent survey reveals that gay high school students are frequently harassed and bullied, and that school officials do very little to help them, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. 

ACLU of Southern California Sues to Stop Intrusive Searches at High School (06/19/2001)
LOS ANGELES - Students at Locke High School here, who are routinely subjected to intrusive searches of their persons, papers, and belongings, took action today as plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed on their behalf in federal court by the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California. 

ACLU of Illinois Welcomes University's Action on "Chief Illiniwek" Issue as Victory for Free Speech (06/06/2001)
CHICAGO--The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois and its clients in a lawsuit against the University of Illinois today expressed hope that a new directive issued by e-mail from the office of Chancellor Michael Aiken signals the end of the University's efforts to censor the speech of thousands of its students and faculty. 

Michigan Court Asked to Strike Down High School's Urine Testing Policy (06/05/2001)
FLINT, MI--The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan today asked a Circuit Court to rule Grand Blanc High School's drug testing policy a violation of the state Constitution's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures. 

Gay Students Fight Harassment (06/03/2001)
SAN FRANCISCO -- A state law took effect last year prohibiting harassment against gays in the schools, but few districts in California have taken major steps to implement the law, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. 

Holly, Michigan High School Senior is Among 12 Winners of ACLU College Scholarship for Youth Activism (05/23/2001)
DETROIT - - The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan today announced that Alec Gibbs of Fenton Senior High School is one of 12 seniors nationwide to be awarded a $4,000 college scholarship in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the struggle to defend civil liberties. high school student working to ensure that we keep the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution."

ACLU Announces 2001 Youth Activism College Scholarship Recipients (05/23/2001)
NEW YORK, NY--The American Civil Liberties Union today proudly announced the twelve high school seniors selected to receive a $4,000 college scholarship in recognition of their outstanding contributions in defense of civil liberties. 

Durham, North Carolina High School Senior is Among 12 Winners of ACLU College Scholarship for Youth Activism (05/23/2001)
RALEIGH, NC - - The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina today announced that Amiris Brown of Jordan High School is one of 12 seniors nationwide to be awarded a $4,000 college scholarship in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the struggle to defend civil liberties. borah Ross, Executive Director of the ACLU of North Carolina. "She is an excellent example of non-traditional youth leadership."

Tecumseh, Oklahoma High School Senior is Among 12 Winners of ACLU College Scholarship for Youth Activism (05/23/2001)
OKLAHOMA CITY - - The American Civil Liberties Union of Oklahoma today announced that Lindsay Earls of Tecumseh High School is one of 12 seniors nationwide to be awarded a $4,000 college scholarship in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the struggle to defend civil liberties. hallenge to Tecumseh's unconstitutional drug-testing policy, Ms. Earls withstood blatant hostility and humiliation in her small, highly conservative rural community simply for standing up for what she believed.

Readfield, Maine High School Senior is Among 12 Winners of ACLU College Scholarship for Youth Activism (05/23/2001)
PORTLAND, ME - - The Maine Civil Liberties Union today announced that Eric Webster of Maranacook Community School is one of 12 seniors nationwide to be awarded a $4,000 college scholarship in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the struggle to defend civil liberties. ble place," said Sally Sutton, Executive Director of the Maine Civil Liberties Union. "We are very pleased that Eric's diversity work has been recognized by the ACLU."

Miami High School Senior is Among 12 Winners of ACLU College Scholarship for Youth Activism (05/23/2001)
MIAMI - - The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida today announced that Daniel Palugyai of Palmetto High School is one of 12 seniors nationwide to be awarded a $4,000 college scholarship in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the struggle to defend civil liberties. threat of disciplinary action, shows that he is truly a committed civil libertarian devoted to fighting for the rights of his peers," said Howard L. Simon, Executive Director of the ACLU of Florida. "We're extremely proud of him."