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ACLU Reminds Superintendents of Duty to Protect Students from Bullying
In wake of post-election outbreak of racial and religious harassment, ACLU reminds superintendents of duty to protect students.
Executive Director Rita Sklar Responds to Governor Hutchinson’s Threat to Withold Funding for Resettling Syrian Refugees in Arkansas
“We are disappointed by Gov. Hutchinson’s threat to prevent Syrian refugees from settling in Arkansas. By turning his back on those fleeing a brutal conflict and seeking a safe place for themselves and their children, Governor Hutchinson dishonors the values of the hospitable people of Arkansas and the ideals upon which this great country was founded.
Governor Asa Hutchinson Signs Better, but Still Flawed RFRA
The Governor signed a bill that mirrors the federal RFRA. While better, it is still flawed, and unnecessary to protect religiuos liberty.
Bill Gives People and Businesses Right to Use Religion to Discriminate
House Bill 1228, called the "Conscience Protection Act" - by Rep. Bob Ballinger, R, Hindsville and Sen. Bart Hester, R, Cave Springs (both near Springdale): Seems to protect religious liberty, but actually allows people--and businesses--to use religion to discriminate against others.
Bill Encourages Proselytizing in the Schools
Contact the HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE, and ask them to VOTE NO on HB 1272
ACLU Asks DOJ to Investigate Shooting Range
See attached letter to Department of Justice asking for an investigation of the Hot Springs, AR shooting range that has declared itself a "Muslim Free Zone." This is the second letter the ACLU has sent to the DOJ asking for an investigation. According to two news reports, a Hindu father and son were questioned before being allowed to shoot because they were perceived to be Muslim.
ACLU of Arkansas warns North Little Rock School District Over Teaching Creationism in the Classroom
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Correspondence to NLRSD re: teaching creationism
Please see document referenced below in the documents section.
ACLU of Arkansas Lauds Valley View School District Decision Not to Ban Book, The Kite Runner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 3, 2012Little Rock, AR - The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas is praising Monday night's decision by the Valley View School Board in Jonesboro, Arkansas to keep the book, The Kite Runner in the 12th grade English curriculum. A substitute teacher had tried unsuccessfully to have the book removed from the classroom on the basis that it contained a homosexual rape scene, profanity, content pertaining to Islamic belief, and lacked Biblical views.
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