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Telford woman threatened with arrest after criticizing local Moms for Liberty members

Telford Police sent a letter to the woman alleging that she was “harassing” members online. The ACLU of Pa. said law enforcement is violating her freedom of speech.
By Kenny Cooper/WHYY

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Central Bucks hires former U.S. Attorney William McSwain to investigate ACLU’s allegation of anti-LGBTQ discrimination

Critics said the district is making “fiscally irresponsible” decisions with taxpayer dollars to “defend” its anti-LGBTQ measures.

By Emily Rizzo/WHYY

Harrisburg settles with ACLU over conditions for climate event

Better Path Coalition and the ACLU of Pennsylvania sued Harrisburg over what they say was a lack of transparent standards and fixed permit fees as the group tried to organize a climate action march in June.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

Updated: 2022-05-13 15:05:14

Pennsylvania ACLU and Lancaster County commissioners fight over ballot drop box removal in court

The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania is suing Lancaster’s commissioners over a decision to not offer a ballot drop box for the primary.

By Sam Dunklau

Pennsylvania State Police settle profiling, immigration suit

Pennsylvania State Police settled a federal lawsuit alleging that troopers routinely and improperly tried to enforce federal immigration law by pulling over Hispanic motorists

By Michael Rubinkam/Associated Press

Groups go to court against Senate election review

Fighting subpeona for voters' personal data
By Scott LaMar/WITF

Allegheny County DA defends ending deals with lawyer who called office racist

Stephen Zappala Jr. said his policy was meant to ensure consistent, evidence-based decisions “and avoid false claims of racism” against his office and its lawyers.
By Mark Scolforo/The Associated Press
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