Technology erodes Constitution – The Decatur Daily

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Technology erodes Constitution
The Decatur Daily
Activist judges are popularly blamed for the loss of US civil liberties. By refusing to strictly construe the US Constitution, many argue, they have given the federal government too much power over matters left to the states and have given all …
7 Privacy Threats the Constitution Can't Protect You AgainstAlterNet
Too much government surveillanceSouthern Standard

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US Attorney General challenges voter ID laws in Tulane speech – UptownMessenger.com

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US Attorney General challenges voter ID laws in Tulane speech
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US Attorney General Eric Holder delivered his remarks in the law school's 2012 George Abel Dreyfous Lecture on Civil Liberties and Human Rights, named for a Tulane-educated attorney and civil-rights crusader whom Holder said he wished could have seen …

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APD evicts Occupy Austin protesters from City Hall plaza – YNN, Your News Now

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APD evicts Occupy Austin protesters from City Hall plaza
YNN, Your News Now
They are changing the rules legally through administrative measures," Debbie Russell with the American Civil Liberties Union said. Around 11 pm, officers with the Austin Police Department began their sweep of the plaza, starting from the east end and …
Austin: City officials and cops evict "permanent" Occupy Austin protestExaminer.com

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Occupy Provo protests ‘threats to our civil liberties’ – Salt Lake Tribune

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Occupy Provo protests 'threats to our civil liberties'
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Occupy Provo said in a news release that Saturday's protest was meant to “express our adamant opposition to these acts, holding that they pose deep threats to our civil liberties.” The group marched from the Provo Courthouse to the Provo Federal …

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SETH’S LEGACY: Tehachapi teen’s suicide launches national, local anti-bullying … – Bakersfield Californian

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SETH'S LEGACY: Tehachapi teen's suicide launches national, local anti-bullying …
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June 16, 2011 : The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California launches the Seth Walsh Students' Rights Project, aimed at combating bullying and discrimination in schools, particularly against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and …

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Florida’s American Civil Liberties Union chief seeks answers for FAMU’s … – Washington Post

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The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida is criticizing Florida A&M University's decision to cancel a summer band camp and block students from joining clubs during a hazing investigation. State ACLU executive director Howard Simon says the move …
ACLU head question FAMU's ban on student groupsMiamiHerald.com

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NC House leaders slam ACLU on prayer complaint – Burlington Times News

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NC House leaders slam ACLU on prayer complaint
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AP RALEIGH — Republican leaders in the state House of Representatives said Friday they're reviewing a complaint by a civil liberties group about prayers in the General Assembly, but that they believe the group is out of touch with the concerns of …
ACLU warns about prayers in legislatureNews & Observer
ACLU warns NC Legislature to end its 'sectarian' prayersLos Angeles Times
House leaders respond to ACLU complaint about prayers in legislatureWinston-Salem Journal

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Because of His Awful Civil Liberties and National Security Record, I Will Not … – PolicyMic

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Because of His Awful Civil Liberties and National Security Record, I Will Not …
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Politically, I could probably be described as liberal, leaning towards socialist. If I were to get into a policy discussion with someone on almost any topic, they would likely assume I am a Democrat and plan to vote for President Barack Obama in …

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Protesters: Defense Bill Undermines Civil Liberties – KRCRTV.COM

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Protesters: Defense Bill Undermines Civil Liberties
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By Mike Watson, Photojournalist They were protesting the National Defense Authorization Act, a military funding bill passed in December. The legislation includes provisions allowing the federal government to detain terror suspects indefinitely, …
Group protesting NDAA gathers outside Sen. Hagan's officeWSOC Charlotte
Washington Republicans want to repeal NDAART
NDAA Protests Begin at Congressional Offices NationwideInternational Business Times

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This Week in Civil Liberties (2/3/2012) – American Civil Liberties Union News and Information (blog)

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American Civil Liberties Union News and Information (blog)
This Week in Civil Liberties (2/3/2012)
American Civil Liberties Union News and Information (blog)
Which movie rental company will be able to share your video rental records perpetually if HR 2471 is passed? Which government department has announced a new rule that will prevent discrimination against LGBT families in its programs?

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