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Friday, November 02, 2012  The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan claims the Isabella County jail isn't treating women inmates fairly and doesn't allow all inmates enough time outside their cells.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  The American Civil Liberties Union is praising Michigan regulators' decision to halt enforcement of a rule barring businesses that sell liquor from displaying signs endorsing political candidates.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Legislation to eliminate the law's language that prohibits gay marriage is pending, but a vote isn't expected.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011  Protests bring out San Francisco demonstrators, but no wireless shutdowns; ACLU backs off lawsuit threat

Thursday, May 26, 2011  Supreme Court upholds Arizona law punishing employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants

Friday, April 22, 2011  The New Jersey Transit employee gets his job back and $25,000 for pain and suffering

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  House rejects bill to extend Patriot Act surveillance provisions put in place after Sept. 11

Thursday, July 29, 2010  States that had been watching Arizona's immigration law in hopes of copying it received a rude awakening when a judge put most of the measure on hold.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010  A federal judge dealt a serious rebuke to Arizona's immigration law on Wednesday when she put most of the crackdown on hold just hours before it was to take effect.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  The American Civil Liberties Union and other opponents of the law want Bolton to grant an injunction to block implementation of the law before it takes effect next Thursday. The judge has not said when she might issue a ruling.

Thursday, March 18, 2010  The American Civil Liberties Union says Charlevoix High School violated students constitutional rights when the school was put on lockdown during a vandalism investigation

Monday, November 16, 2009  Wisconsin releases video showing guard tossing grenade in inmate's cell, settling AP lawsuit

Tuesday, October 06, 2009  An organization is claiming that Leelanau County deputies are violating constitutional law and now the group is taking action.  The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan Northwest Branch recently sent a letter to the sheriff's office about their concerns.  The ACLU says they cite five instances in the letter which deputies entered homes demanding that college-age students take breathalyzer tests.

Thursday, June 18, 2009  ACLU challenges legality of federal prison unit in Indiana that it claims holds mostly Muslims

Friday, March 06, 2009  Court documents show CIA destroyed 12 harsh interrogation videotapes