added 2007 Wed May 30 19:21:20 by populist
The ACLU has filed suit charging that a Boeing subsidiary "knowingly provided direct flight services to the CIA that enabled the clandestine transportation of the men to secret overseas locations, where they were tortured and subjected to other 'forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment' under the agency's 'extraordinary rendition' progr
The ACLU has filed suit charging that a Boeing subsidiary "knowingly provided direct flight services to the CIA that enabled the clandestine transportation of the men to secret overseas locations, where they were tortured and subjected to other 'forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment' under the agency's 'extraordinary rendition' progr
added 2007 Sun Mar 18 13:41:50 by Edinbug
The Religious Right has joined the ACLU - arguing a case before the Supreme Court involving a High Schooler who unfurled a banner outside school with the words: BONG HITS 4 JESUS. George W. Bush has lent support to Kenneth Starr (Clinton impeachment fame) and to the principal, who ripped the banner down. [Susan, please don't SINK this story TOO!]
The Religious Right has joined the ACLU - arguing a case before the Supreme Court involving a High Schooler who unfurled a banner outside school with the words: BONG HITS 4 JESUS. George W. Bush has lent support to Kenneth Starr (Clinton impeachment fame) and to the principal, who ripped the banner down. [Susan, please don't SINK this story TOO!]
added 2007 Mon Mar 12 15:07:20 by ochs
Nearly a year after the city of Hazleton began a high-profile campaign to rid itself of illegal immigrants, opponents of the crackdown are getting their day in court.
Nearly a year after the city of Hazleton began a high-profile campaign to rid itself of illegal immigrants, opponents of the crackdown are getting their day in court.
added 2007 Sun Feb 18 13:33:36 by Spadecaller
The American Civil Liberties Union today condemned a vote in the South Dakota House of Representatives approving legislation aimed at banning almost all abortions in that state. The legislation comes on the heels of a statewide election last November that repealed a similar ban at the polls.
The American Civil Liberties Union today condemned a vote in the South Dakota House of Representatives approving legislation aimed at banning almost all abortions in that state. The legislation comes on the heels of a statewide election last November that repealed a similar ban at the polls.
added 2007 Fri Jan 26 13:15:05 by Spadecaller
Antiwar protests in the U.S.have been monitored by the Pentagon's domestic surveillance program, according to documents obtained by ACLU. "This unchecked surveillance is part of a broad pattern of the Bush administration using 'national security' as an excuse to run roughshod over the privacy and free speech rights of Americans."
Antiwar protests in the U.S.have been monitored by the Pentagon's domestic surveillance program, according to documents obtained by ACLU. "This unchecked surveillance is part of a broad pattern of the Bush administration using 'national security' as an excuse to run roughshod over the privacy and free speech rights of Americans."
added 2007 Wed Jan 24 20:00:50 by populist
The head of the American Civil Liberties Union warned Tuesday that U.S. civil liberties were under threat as never before from administration policies.
The head of the American Civil Liberties Union warned Tuesday that U.S. civil liberties were under threat as never before from administration policies.
added 2007 Mon Jan 22 15:17:27 by Goppy
Mark Looy, a vice president at Answers in Genesis, said the museum has received at least $21 million in private donations. He said two anonymous donors have given $1 million, and he expects the museum to be debt-free when it opens next May. Deos this not prove that American Christians believe we are smarter than scientists? Free yourself from secul
Mark Looy, a vice president at Answers in Genesis, said the museum has received at least $21 million in private donations. He said two anonymous donors have given $1 million, and he expects the museum to be debt-free when it opens next May. Deos this not prove that American Christians believe we are smarter than scientists? Free yourself from secul
added 2007 Fri Jan 19 12:06:45 by Spadecaller
Last September a group of civil libertarians launched a website, savetheaclu.org, on which they declared: "We come together now, reluctantly but resolutely, not to injure the ACLU but to restore its integrity." Only a "change in leadership," they insisted, "will preserve the ACLU."
Last September a group of civil libertarians launched a website, savetheaclu.org, on which they declared: "We come together now, reluctantly but resolutely, not to injure the ACLU but to restore its integrity." Only a "change in leadership," they insisted, "will preserve the ACLU."
added 2007 Thu Jan 18 23:22:22 by Bkumm
OKEECHOBEE, FL - The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida today asked a federal court to order school officials to allow the Okeechobee Gay-Straight Alliance to start meeting. The motion seeks to grant the students access to meet on campus for the duration of the legal proceedings.
OKEECHOBEE, FL - The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida today asked a federal court to order school officials to allow the Okeechobee Gay-Straight Alliance to start meeting. The motion seeks to grant the students access to meet on campus for the duration of the legal proceedings.
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added 2006 Sat Aug 12 19:23:01 by berkeley
A federal appeals court said Friday that random bag searches on New York subways are constitutional, agreeing with a lower court that the police tactic is an effective and minimally invasive way to help protect a prime terrorism target.
A federal appeals court said Friday that random bag searches on New York subways are constitutional, agreeing with a lower court that the police tactic is an effective and minimally invasive way to help protect a prime terrorism target.
added 2006 Tue Aug 1 23:34:29 by Neophile
As a result of a lawsuit filed by the ACLU, a Colorado court has ruled that parolees are inelligible to vote.
As a result of a lawsuit filed by the ACLU, a Colorado court has ruled that parolees are inelligible to vote.
