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Judge Rules Connecticut Campaign Finance Law Unconstitutional

BRIDGEPORT, CT - A federal judge today struck down unconstitutional portions of Connecticut's campaign finance law because they unfairly discriminated against third party candidates.

August 28, 2009

Federal Appeals Court Invalidates Endorsement Of Religious Materials At Postal Counter

MANCHESTER, CT - A federal appeals court today ruled that a Manchester church violated the Establishment Clause of the U.S. Constitution by placing religious displays at the counter of a contract postal unit (CPU) it operates. The decision by the U.S.

August 20, 2009

Veto of Death Penalty Abolition Deplored

The ACLU of Connecticut has joined others seeking abolition of the death penalty to redouble their efforts in the wake of a gubernatorial veto of an abolition bill.

June 7, 2009

Volleyball Team Granted Injunction

The ACLU of Connecticut is pleased that on May 22, 2009, the court granted a preliminary injunction requiring Quinnipiac University to maintain its women's volleyball team until the case is finally resolved.

June 4, 2009

Elimination of Women's Volleyball Team Intensifies Title IX Failures

Players and the coach of the Quinnipiac University (QU) volleyball team filed a lawsuit against QU today, charging that the school has failed to provide female students with equal opportunity to participate in varsity intercollegiate athletics in clear violation of Title IX.

April 16, 2009

National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association And ACLU Ask Court To Block Health Care Denial Rule

HARTFORD – The National Family Planning & Reproductive Health Association (NFPRHA), represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, today filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the Bush administration’s Health Care Denial Rule.

January 16, 2009