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ACLU sues Pitt over suspension of pro-Palestinian student organization
The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the University of Pittsburgh over the suspension of a pro-Palestinian student ...
Pitt’s Suspension of Pro-Palestine Student Group Violates First Amendment, Says ACLU Lawsuit
Pitt's suspension of the pro-Palestine group SJP last month violated the students’ First Amendment rights, says an ACLU ...
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ACLU of Pennsylvania sues Pitt over SJP suspension
The ACLU of Pennsylvania filed a federal civil lawsuit against the University of Pittsburgh and several administrators Tuesday morning on behalf of Students for Justice in Palestine at Pitt over the ...
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ACLU sues the University of Pittsburgh
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania filed a federal lawsuit April 15 against the University of Pittsburgh on ...
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Public Defenders— $7.5 Million State Funds Falls Short of Staffing Needs
There are two public defenders in Bradford, managing hundreds of cases each year. A 2024 report from Penn Carey Law says ...
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ACLU sues Pitt, alleging free speech violations against pro-Palestinian student group
A complaint filed in federal court Tuesday alleges Pitt systematically suppressed peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus.
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ACLU of Pa. calling on state to provide more funding for public defenders
The ACLU of Pennsylvania is calling on the state to provide more funding for public defenders. Lawyers, legislators, and legal activists gathered in the state Capitol Wednesday. "Today we gather ...
ACLU sues Pitt alleging free-speech violations against pro-Palestine student group
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania on Tuesday sued the University of Pittsburgh in federal court on behalf of a student organization advocating for Palestine. The university in March ...