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ACLU, ADC Sue Dearborn Over Protest Rules

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Dearborn today challenging the constitutionality of a city ordinance that makes it a crime to protest unless a permit is obtained at least 30 days before the event.

January 21, 2003

ACLU Adds Staff Attorney to Coordinate Post 9/11 Activities

DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is pleased to announce that Noel Saleh, a prominent and longtime immigration attorney in the Detroit area, joined the staff in January 2003 to expand outreach to the Arab community and coordinate legal work developed in response to new gove

January 6, 2003

ACLU Busy in Court, From Free Speech to Due Process

DETROIT -- Three lawsuits filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan will be heard this Wednesday, December 11, in three different courts. Two of the cases involve free speech, while the third involves due process.

December 10, 2002

Annual National ACLU Youth Scholarship Awards

The national ACLU gives out ten awards of $4000 each to students around the country who have been active leaders or participants in a civil rights or civil liberties struggle. Submission information is located in the press release.

ACLU YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

November 18, 2002

ACLU Decries Court Ruling on Welfare Drug Testing

The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan criticized a court ruling issued today that will permit random drug testing of welfare recipients. The 3-judge panel of U.S.

October 18, 2002

ACLU Lawsuit Challenges Unconstitutional Breathalyzer Tests for Pedestrians

BAY CITY — The ACLU of Michigan filed a federal lawsuit today challenging a police practice of forcing pedestrians under age 21 to take a Breathalyzer test without first obtaining a search warrant.

October 18, 2002