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IN THE NEWS!A large portion of the work of the ACLU of Florida and our Brevard Chapter involves public education and informing the public through media and community events about the importance of preserving individual rights and liberties. Below are recent news items highlighting our Chapter's activities: april 21, 2007Opinion article in Florida Today on Drug Law Reform. march, 29, 2007The Brevard ACLU's letter to the Palm Bay Police Department on their proposed DNA collection and testing program. august, 2006The Brevard ACLU worked against adoption of an ordinance in Palm Bay which would have fined employers who hired undocumented workers. The proposed ordinance was voted down. June, 2006The ACLU of Florida's response to Sen. Mike Haridopopos', Repbulican-Indialantic, OpEd piece on the Pledge of Allegiance. march 24, 2006The PBS national news documentary program "NOW" addressed domestic spying and the TALON program and featured the Brevard ACLU and its work on the way information gathering is done by the Brevard County Sheriff's office and the Melbourne Police Department. february 2, 2006january 28, 2006Lawsuit Targets County Program January 27, 2006Sex Offender Sues to Get Home Weatherstripped january 26, 2006january 21, 2006Brevard Chapter VP Kevin Aplin honored by the Space Coast Progressive Alliance for his outstanding commitment to protecting civil liberties. October 30, 2005June 19, 2005June 16, 2005 |
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