ACLU-PA Sues Souderton School District Over Banned Parents
ACLU-PA filed a lawsuit against the Souderton Area School District after the district banned from school property two parents and a former student who criticized a school board member for posting lewd content about VP Kamala Harris online.
In 2005, the ACLU of Pennsylvania, Americans United for Separation of Church and State, and the national law firm of Arnold & Porter LLP brought a legal action on behalf of five Bradford County...
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Apr 2, 2007
Harbeson, et al v. Central Dauphin School District
First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
In early February 2006, numerous Central Dauphin School District students were suspended or otherwise disciplined after displaying "Free Turk" signs and T-shirts. "Free Turk" is a political slogan used by...
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Mar 30, 2007
Bessey v. City of Philadelphia
First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
On March 30, 2007, the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and two of its police officers to challenge police department practices that discourage...
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Mar 12, 2007
Coatesville City Council Preaching at Public Meetings
Religious Liberty
Status: Closed
The Council drew public attention at its February 12, 2007 meeting, when Council President Ray, a minister, ordered everyone in the room to stand and hold hands. Councilman Kurt Schenk, also a minister,...
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Mar 1, 2007
J.S. v. Blue Mountain School District
First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
The ACLU-PA filed suit and sought a temporary restraining order against the Blue Mountain School District in March 2007 on behalf of a middle school student, J.S., who was suspended for ten days for...
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Feb 8, 2007
Hackbart v. City of Pittsburgh
First Amendment Rights
Status: Closed
The ACLU of PA filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit on February 8, 2007, against the City of Pittsburgh and one of its police officers on behalf of David Hackbart, who received a disorderly conduct citation...