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Mar 06, 2017
Revised Settlement Enhances Protections From Discriminatory NYPD Surveillance of American Muslims
NEW YORK — In a revised settlement announced today, the New York City Police Department has agreed to strengthen reforms in a landmark settlement agreement that will protect New ...
Issue Areas: National Security
Court case: Raza v. City of New York - Legal Challenge to NYPD Muslim Surveillance Program
Mar 03, 2017
ACLU Seeks Documents from Trump Administration on Plans for Permitting Discrimination Against Women, LGBT Community
NEW YORK — The American Civil Liberties Union has demanded documents from four federal agencies concerning a potential executive order that would sanction religiously motivated d...
Mar 03, 2017
ACLU of Nebraska Statement on Riot Which Led to the Death of Two People Incarcerated in Tecumseh
LINCOLN, Neb — On Thursday, Tecumseh State Correctional Institution faced a second riot in recent years which led to the death of two individuals serving time. The ACLU has docum...
Issue Areas: Smart Justice
Mar 02, 2017
Settlement Requires Major Improvements in Conditions for Prisoners With Disabilities at Montana State Prison
ACLU, CREEC, and the Montana Department of Corrections Resolve Americans with Disabilities Act Claims Remaining from 1994 Class-Action Lawsuit Over Prison Conditions
Issue Areas: Prisoners' Rights Disability Rights
Court case: Langford v. Bullock
Mar 02, 2017
National Leaders, Groups, Individuals File Briefs in Supreme Court Supporting Gavin Grimm and Transgender Rights
Business Leaders, Educators, Students, Medical Professionals Among the Diverse Range of Voices Urging Support for Trans Rights
Issue Areas: LGBTQ Rights
Court case: Grimm v. Gloucester County School Board
Mar 02, 2017
ACLU Calls for Investigation Into Potential Perjury by Sessions
NEW YORK— Following reports that Attorney General Jeff Sessions had contact with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak during the 2016 presidential campaign, the American Civil Liber...
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