News & Commentary
Nov 09, 2005
ACLU Urges CA Appeals Court to Uphold Gay Marriage Ruling
SAN FRANCISCO - The American Civil Liberties Union, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and Lambda Legal are filing a brief before a California appeals court today urging the court to affirm a lower court decision saying it is unconstitutional to deny same-sex couples the ability to marry.
By ACLU of Southern California
Nov 08, 2005
ACLU/SC: Homeland Security Department Continues to Infringe on Whistleblower Rights
LOS ANGELES - The ACLU of Southern California is seeking to enjoin a new Department of Homeland Security policy relating to federal air marshals' free speech rights that, like the previous directive, overly restricts speech and is likely to continue to jeopardize public safety.
By ACLU of Southern California
Nov 04, 2005
High School Agrees to Allow Publication of Articles on Sexual Orientation
LOS ANGELES - East Bakersfield High School students will publish a series of articles about sexual orientation in the November edition of the award-winning school newspaper, The Kernal, editors announced today.
By ACLU of Southern California
Nov 04, 2005
ACLU/SC Questions Schools' 'Laptops For Learning' Program
ORANGE, Calif. - The Orange County Branch of the ACLU of Southern California sent a letter to the Fullerton School District after receiving complaints about a district program that requires parents to purchase expensive laptop computers for their children so they can fully participate in class.
By ACLU of Southern California
Nov 03, 2005
High School Students Allowed to Distribute Flyers to Counter Military Recruiters On Campus
LOS ANGELES - Sixteen-year-old Joshua Goldman, a junior at Mira Costa High School, was allowed to distribute pro-peace leaflets at his high school today.
By ACLU of Southern California
Nov 03, 2005
Ninth Circuit Declares Victory for the First Amendment in ACLU/SC Lawsuit
LOS ANGELES - The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a state statute today that violated Californians' First Amendment rights after the ACLU of Southern California - along with ACLU offices in San Diego and San Francisco - filed suit.
By ACLU of Southern California
Oct 27, 2005
ACLU/SC Demands South Bay High School Not Silence Students Opposed to Military Recruiters On Campus
LOS ANGELES - On behalf of a South Bay high school student and his parents, the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California sent a letter to the Manhattan Beach Unified School District today demanding that school officials allow students to distribute counter military recruiting flyers without fear of punishment.
By ACLU of Southern California
Oct 17, 2005
ACLU/SC Announces Settlement to Increase Educational Opportunities for Antelope Valley Students
LOS ANGELES - The ACLU of Southern California announced today a final settlement has been reached in the Antelope Valley that will ensure pregnant and parenting teens have equal access to educational opportunities.
By ACLU of Southern California
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