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Arkansas’s War on Women
This session Arkansans can expect a flurry of bills threatening reproductive rights, privacy, and women's health.
Vote NO on SB 113 by Sen. C. Bledsoe – Abortion Insurance Exchange Ban
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ACLU of Arkansas Recognizes Work of Activist For Gay and Lesbian Youth, Carolyn Wagner
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 20, 2011
Does The Government Have a File On Me
In the aftermath of the Maryland “spying on peace groups” scandal, many ACLU members are likely wondering, “What kind of files does the government have on me?” Our new “File Your Own FOIA” website provides the tools they need to answer this question. The user-friendly site, www.whatisfoia.org , walks individuals through the FOIA request process step-by-step – making it as easy as possible to uncover whatever data the government has on their protest or First Amendment activities. As filing FOIAs can be a confusing process for non-lawyers, the site provides helpful information on what data to include in a FOIA request, where to send the request, how to apply for expedited processing, and how to request fee waivers, as well as sample FOIA request letters, checklists, and a Frequently Asked Questions section.
ACLU of Arkansas Seeks Records About FBI Collection Of Racial And Ethnic Data
LITTLE ROCK -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas today asked the FBI to turn over records related to the agency's collection and use of race and ethnicity data in local communities. According to a 2008 FBI operations guide, FBI agents have the authority to collect information about and map so-called "ethnic-oriented" businesses, behaviors, lifestyle characteristics, and cultural traditions in communities with concentrated ethnic populations. While some racial and ethnic data collection b
ACLU of Arkansas Demand Leads North Little Rock to Change Prayer Policy
LITTLE ROCK, July 19, 2010 -- The City of North Little Rock has responded to concerns raised by North Little Rock residents and the Arkansas Civil Liberties Union concerning prayer before city council meetings. The Arkansas Civil Liberties Union, in response to concerns expressed by North Little Rock residents about the city council's practice of offering a sectarian prayer to open council meetings, contacted the city attorney and urged the city to end this unconstitutional practice. Noting that only pr
Alerta a viajeros para el ESTADO DE ARIZONA
La Union Americana de Libertades Civiles de Arkansas (ACLU de AR) emite una alerta a los residentes del estado de Arkansas respecto a posibles amenazas a los derechos constitucionales y libertades civiles de individuos que tengan pensado viajar o permanecer en el Estado de Arizona.
As Holiday Weekend Approaches, ACLU of Arkansas Issues Alert To State Residents Traveling To Arizona
LITTLE ROCK, AR, June 30, 2010 -- In response to civil liberties threats caused by the recent passage of Arizona's racial profiling law, the American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas issued a travel alert today informing Arkansas residents of their rights when stopped by law enforcement when traveling in Arizona. The unconstitutional law, known as SB 1070, requires law enforcement agents to demand "papers" from people they stop who they suspect are not authorized to be in the U.S. If individuals are unable to prove to officers that they are permitted to be in the U.S., they may be subject to warrantless arrest without any probable cause that they have committed a crime. Although the law is
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