Press Releases

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URGENT: Action Needed Today to Prevent Legalization of NSA Spy Program

DETROIT -- President Bush has launched a “fear offensive” to pressure Congress into legalizing the warrantless wiretapping program of the National Security Agency. In 2006, U.S.

August 2, 2007

Michigan Supreme Court Blocks Suit Challenging Domestic Partner Benefits

Detroit -- The American Civil Liberties Union lauded a Michigan Supreme Court ruling today that upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit against the Ann Arbor Public School District.

July 25, 2007

Tell the Senate: Don't Be Fooled by "Sucker Money" for REAL ID

The supporters of Real ID are making a last ditch effort to save the embattled program. As part of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill, to be debated on the Senate floor the week of July 23, Sen.

July 24, 2007

ACLU Slams Appeals Court Decision in NSA Surveillance Case

CINCINNATI - In a 2-1 decision, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals today dismissed a legal challenge to the Bush administration’s warrantless surveillance program.

July 6, 2007

Michigan Legal Birth Definition Win

CINCINNATI — The American Civil Liberties Union, Center for Reproductive Rights, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America today hailed a decision by the U.S.

June 4, 2007

ACLU Encouraged that Michigan Supreme Court to Hear Domestic Partner Case

DETROIT — Encouraged by the Michigan Supreme Court’s decision today granting a request to appeal the Court of Appeals’ ruling that the state’s marriage amendment prohibits public employers from offerin

May 24, 2007