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ACLU Sues Mt. Pleasant Schools for Suspending Critic of Tardy Policy

MT. PLEASANT — The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed a lawsuit today in federal court against the Mt. Pleasant Public Schools on behalf of an honor student who was suspended for writing a humorous commentary criticizing his school’s new tardy policy.

September 5, 2001

ACLU Critizes Mayor for Cutting Public Opinion from Meeting Broadcasts

DETROIT. A letter was sent today by the American Civil Liberties Union to Battle Creek Mayor Mark A. Behnke criticizing his unilateral decision to terminate the public comment portion of the City Commission meetings.

September 4, 2001

Calumet Resident Gets Help from the ACLU In Order to Protest

DETROIT -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan sent a letter today urging that Calumet Township take immediate action to amend its unconstitutional zone ordinance that prohibits residents from posting either political or protest signs.

August 1, 2001

Court Asked to Strike Down Grand Blanc High School Drug Testing Policy

To stop Grand Blanc High School's drug testing program, the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan filed a motion on Tuesday in an on-going lawsuit asking that the Genesee County Circuit Court rule the school's policy a violation of the Michigan Constitution's protection against unreasonable

June 5, 2001

Court Asked to Strike Down High School Drug Testing Policy

June 5, 2001

ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging State Anti-Mask Law on Anniversary of OAS Demonst

DETROIT - The American Civil Liberties Union and the National Lawyers Guild filed a federal lawsuit against the City of Detroit today to prevent the police from arresting peaceful protestors for wearing masks during demonstrations.

June 4, 2001