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In this issue: “Defending Student Speech in Rutherford County,” “ACLU-TN Welcomes New Staff,” “Constitution Day, Brought to You by the ACLU,” “ACLU-TN’s Banned Books Crossword Puzzle,” and more.
Review ACLU of Tennessee’s accomplishments, challenges and learn more about what’s on the horizon for civil liberties with our annual report from the 2012-2013 fiscal year.
Kids today get a bad rap. They’re not engaged; they’re obsessed with their phones; they’re self-centered, spoiled and cynical. They don’t care. But last Nov. 12, 23 million young people ages 18-29 showed up to take part in the democratic process.
ACLU-TN's report, “Consequences & Costs: Lessons Learned from Davidson County, Tennessee’s Jail Model 287(g) Program,” documents the serious problems with the Davidson County Sheriff’s 287(g) jail program.