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 ACLU Victory in Warrantless Blood Draw Case

Posted 1/19/2012

The ACLU successfully argued a case before the Missouri Supreme court that makes it illegal for a police officer to forceably sumbit blood tests without a warrant. 

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 Guantanamo Bay: 10 Years Later

Posted 1/11/2012

Ten years have passed since the first prisoner arrived in Guantánamo Bay, making it the longest-standing war prison in U.S. history. Almost 800 men have passed through Guantánamo’s cells. Today, 171 men remain. It is long past time for this shameful episode in American history to be brought to a close. 

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 ACLU Stands Up for the Rights of Students

Posted 1/10/2012

Legal Director Doug Bonney discusses the legal issues surrounding students who wish to transfer out of Kansas City Public Schools with KCTV-5. Legally, students are allowed to transfer without qualifications, and the ACLU will stand up for those who wish to matriculate in an accredited suburban school district.

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Upholding Civil Liberties in the Heartland

December 13, 2011

2011 has been a challenging year. Assaults on civil liberties have increased across the country. Our region has been thrust into the national spotlight as a battleground of fundamental constitutional principles. Help support our efforts to uphold the Constitution in the heartland by making a donation today!

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