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ACLU Challenges New Hampshire’s Voter ID Law, Claiming It Disenfranchises Marginalized Groups

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CONCORD, N.H. — The ACLU of New Hampshire launched a legal challenge on Monday against the state’s newly minted voter identification law, arguing that it places undue restrictions on the right to vote. The lawsuit, filed in the US District Court for the District of New Hampshire, claims that the law could potentially disenfranchise many eligible voters, especially those in marginalized communities. This controversial law mandates that individuals provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote and necessitates a photo identification at the time of voting. According to the ACLU, such requirements are not … Read more

Judge Orders ACLU to Reinstate Worker Terminated Over Use of Controversial Language

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Washington — A federal judge has ordered the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to reinstate a former employee who was dismissed for using offensive language during a webinar. The decision, rendered on Thursday, underscores a complex issue of balancing workplace conduct standards with the principles of free speech, particularly within organizations devoted to the defense of civil liberties. The case arose when the employee, a noted civil rights advocate whose identity remains undisclosed due to the sensitivity of the termination process, used a racially charged term during a discussion on racial equality. This incident, which … Read more

ACLU Launches Supreme Court Challenge Against Nebraska Voting Rights Decision for Released Felons

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LINCOLN, Neb. — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska has launched a legal challenge against key state election officials, specifically targeting the refusal by Secretary of State Bob Evnen to enact a new policy designed to grant voting rights to felons immediately after their release from prison. This legal contention stems from Evnen’s decision following a determination by Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, who declared the new legislation unconstitutional. The law in question—known informally as LB 20—sought to amend previous statutes regarding the post-incarceration rights of convicted felons. The heart of the dissent … Read more

ACLU Sues Nebraska Election Officials for Blocking Ex-Felons’ Voting Rights Ahead of Presidential Poll

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OMAHA, Neb. — In a contentious legal battle with profound implications for voter participation, the ACLU of Nebraska has initiated a lawsuit against the state’s chief election official over rules that would bar many former felons from voting in the upcoming presidential election. The legal challenge, lodged on behalf of three disenfranchised Nebraska residents, targets a controversial directive from Secretary of State Bob Evnen that instructs county election officials not to register individuals with felony convictions for the November polls. T.J. King of Omaha, a key plaintiff in the case, expressed his frustration over the … Read more