New York: Police data shows excessive student arrests — especially for minorities, rights groups say

By Susan Ferriss

NY's chief judge wants to stop trying 16- and 17-year-olds as adults for non-violent accusations

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Civil Liberties Union":

"… period, according to an analysis of the data by the New York office of the American Civil Liberties Union.About 20 percent of students arrested were between 11 and 14 years old.Pol …"

Racial profiling blamed for black teen's shooting in Florida

By Susan Ferriss

Details are emerging about a man who followed a black teen walking from a store, confronted him and shot him dead

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Civil Liberties Union":

"… ex where Zimmerman lives, and was walking back from buying some snacks.The American Civil Liberties Union has taken on cases regarding allegations of racial profiling, and under th …"

Drones not used effectively on U.S. borders

By Aaron Mehta

A government audit concludes that drones are costly and problematic for inspecting U.S. borders, but enthusiasm remains high.

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Civil Liberties Union":

"… that we have always had as Americans,” warned a December report from the American Civil Liberties Union. This week, Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ken.) introduced a bill to ban the use of dr …"

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U.S. Chamber, GOP block election ad transparency bill

By Rachael Marcus and John Dunbar

Bill would force underwriters of attack ads to come out of the shadows.

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Civil Liberties Union":

"… anies.”The nation’s best-known defender of individual rights, the American Civil Liberties Union, opposes the bill.“Anonymity in speech is really critically important, …"

Election-fraud not as common as recent voter ID laws suggest

By Natasha Khan and Corbin Carson

The first in a multi-part voting rights investigation by college journalism students from across the country.

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Civil Liberties Union":

"… etary of State Carol Aichele.A coalition of civil-rights groups led by the American Civil Liberties Union has sued Pennsylvania in state court, arguing the voter ID law would depri …"

State laws vary widely on voting rights for felons

By Maryann Batlle and Carl Straumsheim

A convicted felon in Maine can vote from prison, while a felon in Florida may never vote again.

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Civil Liberties Union":

"… ack, a Democrat.Iowa’s application process has drawn complaints from the American Civil Liberties Union and felons who want to vote. Applicants must submit a criminal history, a …"

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Arizona and feds clash over voter registration

By Jack Fitzpatrick and Khara Persad

Court ruling has state voters in a tricky situation with different registration requirements — based on which form they fill out.

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Civil Liberties Union":

"… re likely to support Democrats.Alessandra Soler, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union in Arizona, said the state’s voter ID law is the latest legislative effo …"

Voting rights battles re-emerge in the South

Photo ID laws and other new voting restrictions in a number of Southern states raise questions about impact on minorities.

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Civil Liberties Union":

"… trates lawyers such as George Barrett of Nashville. He has worked with the American Civil Liberties Union on civil rights cases. Identifying plaintiffs has been nearly impossible, …"

New report: Minors in 'solitary' hallucinate, harm themselves

By Susan Ferriss

New report: Minors in 'solitary' hallucinate, harm themselves

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Civil Liberties Union":

"… les.In “Growing Up Locked Down,” the groups Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union report that a substantial number of detained juveniles minors are placed i …"

Los Angeles school police still ticketing thousands of young students

By Susan Ferriss

School police still citing thousands of kids for minor violations

Excerpts from this story referencing "American Civil Liberties Union":

"… strict bigger than L.A. Unified, which has fewer than 700,000 students.The American Civil Liberties Union — which is suing New York police for alleged excessive force in schools …"

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