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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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June 30, 2009 - Civic and Community Orgs Call on NYC DOE to Do More to Protect Youth from Harassment and Bullying

June 24, 2009 - New NYC DOE Rule on Military Recruitment in Schools a Good Step, But More to Do

June 23, 2009 - NYCLU Supports Youth Lobbying Effort on DREAM Act

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Mariah L. v. Administration for Children’s Services (Challenge to ACS's Refusal to Pay for Charge's Sex Reassignment Surgery)

Campaign for Fiscal Equity v. State of New York

Port Washington Teacher’s Association et al. v. Board of Education of the Port Washington Union Free School District

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The Price of Power: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights Under Mayoral Control of New York City's Schools (2009)

Protecting Two Generations: The Need to Preserve and Expand Services for New York City's Pregnant and Parenting Students (2009)

Fact Sheet: Dignity for All Students (2008)

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