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ACLU Calls on Sheriff Gusman To Improve Medical Intake

New Orleans - Today the ACLU of Louisiana calls on Sheriff Marlin Gusman to conduct better medical screening in connection with the intake of prisoners, in light of the two deaths that have occurred at Orleans Parish Prison in the past week.

January 15, 2009

Schools Must Allow Talk About Obama's Inauguration, Says ACLU

Today the ACLU of Louisiana released a letter to the Superintendents of all school districts in Louisiana, reminding them to respect the rights of students and school personnel to discuss issues surrounding the inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20.

January 14, 2009

ACLU Gives Award to Norris Henderson, Advocate for Safe Streets

NEW ORLEANS - The ACLU of Louisiana will give its 33rd annual Ben Smith award to Norris Henderson of Safe Streets Strong Communities in New Orleans. This award is given annually to someone with a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of civil liberties in Louisiana.

January 6, 2009