News & Commentary about Rights of Protesters
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The ACLU works in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country.
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Aug 30, 2012
Two More Days to Vote for ACLU SXSW Panels!
Aug 27, 2012
Twitter Appeals Ruling in Battle Over Occupy Wall Street Protester’s Information
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Aug 24, 2012
After the Pussy Riot: What This Unjust Sentence Can Teach Americans
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Aug 22, 2012
First Amendment Violations to Watch for at the RNC and DNC
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Aug 16, 2012
If Police Want Your Cell Phone Video As Evidence, Can You Just Email the File to Them?
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Aug 7, 2012
NYPD's Backwards Policy on Photography at Occupy Wall Street
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Jul 26, 2012
Long-Awaited Improvements Coming to New Orleans Police Department