Press Releases

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School Agrees to No Longer Censor Religious Yearbook Entries

ACLU Settles Case On Behalf Of Christian Valedictorian

May 11, 2004

School Reverses Student’s Suspension For Wearing Anarchy T-Shirt

Political Symbols or Messages Now Permitted on Clothing

May 10, 2004

Michigan Legislation Flies in the Face of U.S. Supreme Court Ruling

DETROIT – The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling today that states could withhold scholarship money for the purpose of religious training without violating the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. A case in Michigan similar to Locke v.

February 25, 2004

Court Strikes Down Michigan Verbal Assault Law

DETROIT — In a case with implications throughout the state, a federal judge has struck down the Michigan “verbal assault” law as violating the free speech rights of students. The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan challenged the law on behalf of Alex Smith, an honor student at Mt.

October 3, 2003

Judge Rules In Favor of Dearborn Student’s Right to Political Speech

DETROIT — A federal judge has ruled that the Dearborn student who was prohibited from wearing a t-shirt with a picture of President Bush that reads, "International Terrorist" must be allowed to wear the shirt to school.

October 1, 2003

Judge Rules For Whitmore Lake High School Students

Strip Search Unconsitutional

June 19, 2003