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Federal Judge Rules that the state of Hawaii Department of Education Must Fulfill Its Obligation to Homeless Children (02/14/2008)
HONOLULU – U.S. District Court Chief Judge Helen Gillmor has ordered the Hawaii Department of Education (DOE) to change its enrollment procedures to ensure equal access for homeless children. After hearing from civil rights groups and attorneys representing three homeless parents and their five children on 2/11/08, Judge Gillmor granted their motion for preliminary injunction in part and their motion to proceed as a class action.

Advocates Testify On Impact Of School Suspensions And Demand Passage Of The Student Safety Act (01/23/2008)
NEW YORK – The New York Civil Liberties Union and a coalition of advocates today called on the New York City Council to pass the Student Safety Act, legislation that would provide much-needed transparency and scrutiny to the disciplinary and security policies in New York City public schools.

ACLU of Ohio Tells School Officials to Stop Forcing Students to Turn Over Cell Phones (11/27/2007)
MASON, OH – In a letter today to Dr. David Allen, principal at William Mason High School, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio warned school officials that their current practice of seizing student cell phones and reading personal text messages was poor policy and unconstitutional. Recently, the ACLU of Ohio received complaints from students and parents at the school because several administrators began confiscating phones and reading private text messages to determine if the students attended private parties off school grounds during the weekend.

ACLU of Ohio Launches Teen Health Publication in Spanish (11/26/2007)
CLEVELAND- Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio unveiled its new Spanish guide on teen health, “Tu Salud y La Ley: Una Guía para Adolescentes.” A translated and updated version of, “Your Health and the Law: A Guide for Teens,” this booklet provides insight into both Ohio and federal laws regarding teen health care with the adolescent reader in mind.

Civil Rights Lawyers Ask Court to Block Laws Illegally Denying Homeless Children Equal Access to Education (11/06/2007)
HONOLULU – Advancing their class action lawsuit, Lawyers for Equal Justice (LEJ) and the ACLU of Hawaii today filed a motion in federal court seeking an order to immediately halt state officials from enforcing laws and policies that block access by homeless children to public education. These measures are in violation of federal law.

Criminalizing the Classroom: The Over-Policing of New York City Schools (03/18/2007)
This report documents the excesses of the New York City school policing program and offers recommendations for reform.

ACLU on Campus: Your Guide to Creating an ACLU College Club (01/03/2007)
This manual is your guide to establish and expand an ACLU college club. It will help you to become more familiar with the ACLU's mission, as well as guide you through important club-building techniques like planning events and raising funds.

Selden v. Livingston Parish School Board - Temporary Restraining Order Memorandum (08/01/2006)

Selden v. Livingston Parish School Board - Complaint (08/01/2006)

Wells, et al. v. City of Detroit, et al. (06/10/2004)

Alexander v. Goose Creek - Complaint (12/15/2003)

Complaint in Doe, et al. v. Reid, et al. (07/08/2003)

ACLU Memo to Schools and Parents (10/14/2002)

ACLU Letter to Chancellor Klein (10/14/2002)

Letter to the Senate on Legislation to Increase Law Enforcement Electronic Surveillance, Civil Asset Forfeiture, Prosecution of Juveniles in Federal Court, and to Make the Use of Encryption a Grounds for Enhancing a Criminal Penalty (10/10/2000)

Letter to the Senate Regarding the Hatch Drug Amendment to S. 625, the "Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1999" (11/08/1999)

Letter to the House on the Solomon Amendment (03/25/1999)

Selden v. Livingston Parish School Board - Statement of Michelle Selden, plaintiff (08/02/2006)

Selden v. Livingston Parish School Board - Statement of Darren Selden, father of Michelle, plaintiff (08/02/2006)

Online Communications Workshop (02/14/2005)

Statements by Teenage Girls and Their Parents, Clients in NYCLU Lawsuit Against New York School Officials for Forcing Teenage Girls to Undergo Intrusive Medical Exams (07/08/2003)
NEW YORK - Following are statements by two teenage girls and their relatives, who are clients in the New York Civil Liberties Unions' federal lawsuit against school officials for forcing a group of girls to undergo intrusive and highly private medical examinations following their participation in a "hooky party."

NYCLU Follow-Up Letter to Alexandra Michalos on School Officials' Invasion of Student Privacy (05/28/2003)