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6 Aug 2014, 5:56 pm by Tommy Eden
Voss sued the city with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union, contending that the drug test requirement violated her rights under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. [read post]
16 Sep 2022, 2:32 pm by Sage Rudolf
” The American Civil Liberties Union and the Lawyers Committee for Civil Right are reportedly working to advise the migrants with obtaining visas and probe the legality of the governors’ displays, including a consideration of whether the migrants were tricked into participating.. [read post]
3 Aug 2007, 4:03 am
At least 15 sex offenders have been arrested because of homelessness since the law took effect in July 2006, according to documents gathered through pretrial proceedings in a lawsuit brought by the Southern Center for Human Rights and the American Civil Liberties Union. [read post]
9 Jun 2010, 2:07 pm by Dan Irving Cytryn, Esq.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida said police should not have resorted to using a Taser on Meyer if there were enough police officers to restrain Meyer without Tasering him. [read post]
26 Jun 2023, 7:29 am by Irene
Many groups—including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Southern Poverty Law Center and National Immigrant Justice Center—have demanded the complete eradication of 287(g), claiming that it amounts to racial profiling and empowers sheriffs with records of racism, anti-immigrant hate and civil rights violations. [read post]
5 Feb 2010, 11:17 am by Brandon Hensler, ACLU of Florida
This series of actions crossed the line and unacceptably infringed on Weatherbee’s right to free expression, so yesterday, the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida filed a federal lawsuit (PDF) against the City of Clermont on behalf of the local businessman, charging that city officials have unconstitutionally targeted Weatherbee, attempting to suppress his free speech. [read post]
29 Oct 2007, 2:07 am
There are currently about 3,350 inmates awaiting execution across the United States, according to the American Civil Liberties Union. [read post]
4 Jun 2014, 2:59 pm by Michael Lowe
Cell Phone Information: Police Investigators Can Grab Tons Of Personal Information Off Smart Phones Without A Warrant This week, we all learned more about what’s going on with police and Stingrays because a federal judge in Florida was brave enough to grant a request by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and he ordered an earlier hearing whose transcript had been sealed away from public view to be released to everyone. [read post]
4 Feb 2008, 5:44 pm
In contrast to the county, the state requires only that sex offenders live at least 1,000 feet from a school. ''We know there are few places left in Miami-Dade,'' Plessinger said.In Florida, fewer than 50 convicted sex offenders on probation are listed as homeless, she said.The American Civil Liberties Union issued a statement Monday afternoon saying it is sending a letter to Gov. [read post]
Along with Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Kentucky have stated plans to immediately challenge the law. [read post]
2 Feb 2010, 8:48 am by David Oscar Markus
County officials, as well as the American Civil Liberties Union, hope the law will prod states and perhaps even the U.S. [read post]
26 May 2020, 11:35 am by Nkechi Taifa
” Inspired by and organized on the heels of the passage of the 1988 Civil Liberties Act, which granted reparations to Japanese-Americans for their unjust incarceration during World War II, NCOBRA reinvigorated the demand for reparations for African Americans and broadened the concept through public education, accompanied by legislative and litigation-based initiatives.Also encouraged by the 1988 Civil Liberties Act, Rep. [read post]
17 Nov 2011, 2:06 pm by David Oscar Markus
The NAACP and American Civil Liberties Union, among others, demanded a federal investigation. [read post]
13 Jul 2017, 5:52 pm by Lovechilde
She rebelled, studying anthropology and working among civil rights activists before running chapters of the American Civil Liberties Union in the 1970s. [read post]
17 Sep 2009, 5:21 pm
View the article here Related Story 09/17/2009 By JULIE BROWN The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida (Contact) failed to persuade a Miami-Dade circuit court judge to undo strict local ordinances that forced a group of convicted sex offenders to live under the Julia Tuttle Causeway. [read post]
17 Sep 2009, 9:08 am
  Legal Arguments Based Upon Cruel and Unusual Punishment are Being Advanced in the Face of Willie Francis Precedent Broom’s attorneys — as well as organizations like the American Civil Liberties Union — are advancing the argument that Governor Strickland should grant clemency to Broom and commute his sentence to one of life imprisonment because of this botched execution. [read post]
24 May 2022, 6:30 am by Guest Blogger
”  And Deborah Gerhardt, too, is concerned about creating an American society that can truly share a narrative about, say, the American Civil War and its causes, let alone the aftermath of Reconstruction. [read post]
10 May 2012, 12:37 pm by Jessica Monaco, ACLU
Here are some excerpts from our letter: On behalf of the American Civil Liberties Union, we invite you to participate in a public debate on the merits of prison privatization. [read post]
25 Apr 2011, 11:02 am by Kate Linebaugh
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan, which has also come out against the verdict, says the statute is illegal, according to spokeswoman Rana Elmir. [read post]
20 Jan 2010, 1:15 pm by Steve Hall
The plan has put Smith's lawsuit -- backed by the American Civil Liberties Union -- on hold until the design of the $300,000, 72-sq. metre addition is complete. [read post]