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ACLU-PA Statement in Response to Commonwealth Court Ruling in Election Review Case

HARRISBURG - A series of lawsuits challenging subpoenas issued by the Pennsylvania Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee will continue, after a ruling today from Commonwealth Court denying “summary relief” to all parties in the litigation.

Voters and Advocates Argue for Privacy Rights in Asking Commonwealth Court to Halt Senate Republicans’ Election Subpoenas

Eight voters and three advocacy organizations stood up for the right to privacy of all nine million registered voters in Pennsylvania at a proceeding before the Commonwealth Court today in Harrisburg.

New Mothers Sue UPMC and Allegheny County for Disclosure of Private Medical Information and Unconstitutional Investigations

PITTSBURGH – Two women who gave birth at UPMC medical facilities and were later harassed repeatedly by the Allegheny County Office of Children Youth and Families (CYF) have filed a class action lawsuit against both the hospital system and the county.
Issue Areas: Privacy & Security

Pa. Supreme Court Reaffirms Fundamental Right to Remain Silent

HARRISBURG - The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania today reaffirmed the right of a person charged with a criminal offense to not incriminate themselves.
Court Cases: Commonwealth v. Davis