Judge moves juveniles to Angola prison Angola is the largest maximum-security prison in the United States Salon · Sep 26, 2022
Biden, Democrats press GOP to end anonymous political donations President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are making a pre-election push for legislation targeting so-called dark money groups, despite the party’s own heavy reliance on these anonymous donors. Tribune News Service · Sep 21, 2022
Federal judge imposes limits on LA County jail after ACLU sues over ‘barbaric’ conditions LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on has signed a temporary restraining order addressing Los Angeles County jail conditions that a civil rights group called “barbaric.” Los Angeles Times · Sep 17, 2022
Arizona Legislature won't defend law limiting police filming The Republican leaders of the Arizona Legislature won't try to defend a new law limiting up-close filming of police that has been blocked by a federal judge The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022
Montana judge blocks anti-trans birth certificate rule A Montana judge has blocked health officials from enforcing a state rule that would prevent transgender people from changing the gender on their birth certificate The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022
Nevada District Judge Rules Cannabis Can No Longer Be Classified As A Schedule 1 Drug A Nevada judge has ruled on a closely-followed lawsuit that could have precedent setting influence on a federal level. He determined that the Nevada Board of Pharmacy can no longer list cannabis as a schedule one drug. Benzinga · Sep 15, 2022
'You can't get out': Mentally ill languish in California jails without trial or treatment LOS ANGELES — John Haasjes was having a bad Christmas. Los Angeles Times · Sep 15, 2022
US judge blocks Arizona law limiting filming of police Preliminary injunction blocks enforcement of law that rights groups and media say infringes on First Amendment. Al Jazeera · Sep 9, 2022
Federal judge blocks Arizona law limiting filming of police A federal judge in Phoenix has blocked enforcement of a new Arizona law restricting the filming of police The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2022
Student loan debate shows how ACLU has lost its way The ACLU’s embrace of a broad progressive agenda alienates potential allies who do not necessarily agree with that agenda but support vigorous advocacy for civil liberties. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 31, 2022
The Student Loan Debate Shows How the ACLU Has Lost Its Way The venerable champion of civil liberties is increasingly indistinguishable from myriad progressive advocacy groups. Reason · Aug 31, 2022
ACLU, news orgs challenge Arizona law limiting filming of police The ACLU says the law, which bans filming of police within eight feet, is ‘blatantly unconstitutional’. Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2022
ACLU sues over Arizona law limiting filming of police A controversial Arizona law restricting how the public can film police is facing its first legal challenge with a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022
Equity First, New Jersey ACLU's Recommendations To Create An Inclusive Cannabis Industry The American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey (ACLU-NJ) issued a number of recommendations for creating an inclusive and accessible cannabis marketplace also urging the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) to adopt final regulations that prioritize racial and social justice. Benzinga · Aug 23, 2022
Tribune News Service · Aug 23, 2022 North Carolina trans woman’s lawsuit against state prison can proceed, judge says CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The case of a transgender woman in prison who is suing the state of North Carolina for gender-affirming medical care can proceed, a federal judge decided on Tuesday.
Reason · Aug 22, 2022 ACLU Abandons First Amendment in Colorado Gay Wedding Web-Hosting Case How do you justify government speech mandates? Apparently, you deliberately pretend that businesses have no right to control the messages they choose to present.
Salon · Aug 19, 2022 Ron DeSantis: Lord of the "upside down" Federal judge compares Florida to "Stranger Things" realm in scathing ruling on Stop WOKE Act and freedom of speech
Reason · Aug 11, 2022 Democrats Don't Trust 'the Police,' but They Do Trust the FBI, Provided It Is Targeting Donald Trump As the response to the Mar-a-Lago raid illustrates, Republicans are inconsistent in the other direction.
Reason · Aug 9, 2022 Recusal and a Spouse's Long-Past Employment (Including as a Lawyer) From Dfinity Found. v. N.Y. Times Co., decided today by Judge Lewis Kaplan (S.D.N.Y.): This is a defamation case against The New York Times, two of its reporters, and others. The plaintiff, allegedly a Swiss foundation, moves to recuse the undersigned on the ground that his spouse, whom he married…
Reason · Aug 9, 2022 Does This Woman Have a Constitutional Right to Her 'FCANCER' License Plate? The Delaware DMV recalled Kari Overington’s plate over “perceived profanity.” Now the ACLU is helping her take on the state.
Tribune News Service · Aug 9, 2022 ACLU urges end to some local immigration enforcement deals WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union urged federal immigration authorities on Tuesday to end dozens of cooperation agreements with local law enforcement agencies that the group identified as having the worst records of civil rights violations, bad jails or prisons and other factors.
Roll Call · Aug 9, 2022 ACLU urges end to some local immigration enforcement deals - Roll Call Advocacy group highlights DHS cooperation agreements with local agencies that have records of civil rights violations
Los Angeles Times · Aug 9, 2022 Nicholas Goldberg: Who are you calling a 'fascist' — and do you even know what it means? Americans know little history and what little they know they forget. Ask college students who won the Civil War or ask adults when the U.S. Constitution was ratified or whom the U.S. fought in World War II and shocking numbers will have no idea.
Tribune News Service · Aug 8, 2022 ACLU calls for investigation into treatment of migrants in Texas Gov. Abbott’s Operation Lone Star DALLAS — The ACLU of Texas and the national ACLU filed a formal complaint on Monday asking for a federal investigation into Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star by the Department of Homeland Security civil rights compliance unit.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 8, 2022 ACLU calls on feds to investigate Abbott’s policy transporting migrants back to border In July, Abbott authorized state law enforcement to transport migrants to ports of entry. It’s unclear how and why migrants are being detained, raising civil rights concerns and questions about whether the state is overstepping federal authority.