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30 Court Cases
Jun 20, 2023
Damon Monyer and the Pennsylvania Cannabis Coalition v. 23rd Judicial District
The ACLU of Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit in Berks County regarding two county policies that prohibit individuals from participating in treatment court programs as long as they use medical marijuana to treat their serious medical conditions.
Mar 29, 2023
The Satanic Temple v. Saucon Valley School District
The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Pennsylvania, and the law firm Dechert LLP have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Saucon Valley School District for violating the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Dec 16, 2022
Krasner v. Ward et al.
The ACLU of Pennsylvania and POWER Interfaith filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit brought by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner opposing impeachment proceedings in the state legislature.
Oct 05, 2022
Re Central Bucks School District Title IX violations
On October 6, 2022, the ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Education on behalf of seven students in Central Bucks School District who allege a culture of discrimination against LGBQ&T students, particularly trans and nonbinary students.
Oct 28, 2021
Smith et al. v. Sobel et al.
On October 28, 2021, the ACLU of Pennsylvania and the law firm Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP filed a lawsuit against the Clearfield County commissioners for failing to follow state law when the commissioners voted to approve contracts with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Oct 26, 2021
El et al. v. 38th Judicial District et al.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of six plaintiffs, challenging the unconstitutional incarceration of people facing probation and parole revocation proceedings in Montgomery County.
Mar 19, 2021
UrbEd and Alliance for Philadelphia Public Schools v. School District of Philadelphia
On March 18, 2021, the ACLU of Pennsylvania and the law firm Offit Kurman P.C. filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas against the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia, challenging the board’s new policy limiting the number of speakers.
Mar 02, 2021
Abolitionist Law Center v. Judge Anthony Mariani
On March 2, 2021, the ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a federal constitutional lawsuit against Allegheny County Judge Anthony Mariani, on behalf of Abolitionist Law Center and with co-counsel from the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection at Georgetown University Law Center.
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