ACLU Liberty Watch 2012

January 13, 2012

ACLU Liberty Watch 2012 LogoHave you noticed how some candidates pursuing the presidency are bending, twisting and misconstruing our precious Constitution to fit their personal views? The ACLU has taken note, and with our mission of protecting the Constitution, we’re not happy about it.That's why we've launched ACLU Liberty Watch 2012, the one and only initiative solely focused on how candidates of all parties discuss the Constitution and the fundamental laws and liberties of our country.

Happy Birthday, Roger Baldwin!

Submitted by Tamika Shauntee on January 20, 2012

With all of the civil rights leaders who have passionately fought and died in the struggle to make sure that all Americans will have their rights protected, there is one who holds true to many ACLU members and supporters: Roger Baldwin. On January 21, 2012, what would have been Baldwin’s 128th birthday, we will celebrate not only the birth of the ACLU’s founder, but also celebrate the life of an organization that will support your right to express whatever you believe.

Continuing the Legacy of Dr. King

Submitted by Katrina Rogers on January 16, 2012

Today we celebrate the 83rd anniversary of the birth of one of the most prominent figures in civil rights history, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During his life, Dr. King was integral in advancing civil liberties and civil rights of African Americans and highlighting the cruelties that were pervasive in America. To this day, there has not been a more motivating or iconic symbol of civil rights than Dr. King. His dream inspired many Americans to pursue justice and equality no matter what the cost. By shedding light on the injustices occurring around him, Dr. King was able to bring about real change - a goal that is as important today as it was then.

ACLU of Nevada and NAACP of Las Vegas Submit Petition to U.S. Justice Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 13, 2012

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada and the NAACP of Las Vegas on Friday submitted a petition to the U.S. Department of Justice calling for the federal department to conduct a “patterns and practices” investigation of the Metropolitan Las Vegas Police Department.

Could This Be the Real Death of the Internet?

Submitted by Angela Francis on January 12, 2012

For most of us, the Internet affects every aspect of our life. “The Internet has become the public space of the 21st century – the world’s town square, classroom, marketplace, coffee house, and nightclub,” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated in February 2011. Indeed, the Internet serves more functions today than it ever did before. The Stop Online Piracy Act, if passed, could change the face of the internet as we know it.