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Campaigns to protect students from overly aggressive school policing and military recruitment practices, a ground-breaking Teen Health Initiative, and other NYCLU programs transform youth into activists and advocates for their own rights and liberties. Please explore below to learn more about the NYCLU’s work on behalf of youth and students.

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(All 126)News & Press Releases

February 5, 2010 – 2 Weeks After Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Police in NYC Schools, Another Child Arrested for Desk Doodling
January 20, 2010 – NYCLU, ACLU File Class Action Lawsuit Against NYPD Over Excessive Force, Wrongful Arrests in New York City’s Schools
January 19, 2010 – Tomorrow: Major NYCLU, ACLU Announcement Regarding Police in New York City Schools
January 15, 2010 – NYC DOE Must Improve Transparency Over Bias-Based Harassment in Schools