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Aug 13, 2009

ACLU to Government: Shed Some Light on Bagram

ACLU to Government: Shed Some Light on Bagram

Aug 4, 2009

No End in Sight: Immigrants Locked Up for Years Without Hearings

No End in Sight: Immigrants Locked Up for Years Without Hearings

Jul 30, 2009

Sex Discrimination in the Lone Star State

Sex Discrimination in the Lone Star State

Jul 30, 2009

Atlanta Public Schools Ends Relationship with Private Contractor, Community Education Partners, Under ACLU Pressure

Atlanta Public Schools Ends Relationship with Private Contractor, Community Education Partners, Under ACLU Pressure

Jul 29, 2009

Human Rights Body Criticizes U.S. Immigration Detention System

Human Rights Body Criticizes U.S. Immigration Detention System

Jul 25, 2009

Investigating Detention Conditions in Texas: Spreading Know Your Rights Information in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

Investigating Detention Conditions in Texas: Spreading Know Your Rights Information in the Lower Rio Grande Valley

Jul 23, 2009

Acting Locally, Acting Globally: Why We Need International Human Rights Monitors Here at Home

Acting Locally, Acting Globally: Why We Need International Human Rights Monitors Here at Home

Jul 21, 2009

International Body to Investigate Immigration Detention in U.S.

International Body to Investigate Immigration Detention in U.S.

Jul 9, 2009

ACLU Seeks to End Bible Censorship at Virginia Jail

ACLU Seeks to End Bible Censorship at Virginia Jail

Jun 25, 2009

Prison Rape Victims Deserve Ways to Seek Justice And Accountability

Prison Rape Victims Deserve Ways to Seek Justice And Accountability