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The American Constitutional Rights Union (ACRU) is dedicated to defending the constitutional rights of all Americans. ACRU stands against harmful, anti-constitutional ideologies that have taken hold in our nation’s courts, culture, and bureaucracies. We defend and promote free speech, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, and national sovereignty.

Ken Blackwell: Homeschoolers in the Crosshairs of the NEA

By |2008-03-20T16:51:52-04:00March 20th, 2008|

Recently a landmark ruling that stunned many parents and could have legal repercussions for families across the country was handed down by a California state appellate court. Judge H. Walter Croskey wrote a court opinion that declared California children were only allowed to be taught by teachers credentialed by the state. Such a decision was a stark about-face from the previous California policy that provided parents with options in determining how best to educate their children.

Benitez v. North Coast

By |2008-03-19T20:45:44-04:00March 19th, 2008|

On March 29, 2007, ACRU filed a brief in the California Supreme Court on behalf of the defendant, North Coast Womens’ Care Medical Group. This case tests the Freedom of Religion Clause of the California Constitution on the issue of whether a physician has a constitutional right to refuse on religious grounds to perform a medical procedure for a patient because of the patient’s sexual orientation. The trial court found in favor of the plaintiff but the decision was overturned by the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District.

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District of Columbia v. Heller

By |2008-03-18T21:52:25-04:00March 18th, 2008|

The Supreme Court heard oral argument on March 18, 2008 in the case of District of Columbia v. Heller. Heller is a Federal security guard employed during the day to help protect the Federal judiciary at the Federal Judicial Center in Washington, DC. During the workday, he wears a handgun. He applied for a permit to keep a handgun at his home in Washington, DC for self-defense. But his application was denied because under DC law all such applications are denied with only very limited exceptions, as handguns have been effectively banned in DC since 1976. Heller then sued the District […]

Horace Cooper and Peter Ferrara to Discuss the DC Gun Ban Case

By |2008-03-18T21:25:56-04:00March 18th, 2008|

On March 19th, Peter Ferrara will be on “The Chuck Baker Show” on KKKK-AM in Longmont, CO at 4:00pm ET. He will be discussing the DC Gun Ban Case.

UPDATE: Because of scheduling problems, Peter will be on “The Chuck Baker Show” Thursday, March 20th at 2:00pm

Also on the 20th, Peter will be talking to Jim Buchanan on the “Talk of the Town” show on WICC-AM in Bridgeport, CT. He will be on for the entire 12:00pm hour and talking about the DC Gun Ban Case. Listen online here.

Also on the 19th, Horace Cooper will be talking […]

Horace Cooper and Peter Ferrara to Discuss Heller Tomorrow Morning

By |2008-03-17T20:44:58-04:00March 17th, 2008|

Tomorrow morning, before the Supreme Court hears DC v. Heller, both Horace Cooper and Peter Ferrara will be on the air talking about the case.

First, at 7:30am ET, Horace will be on WTTG Fox 5 News in Washington, DC talking to Bob Sellers.

Then, at 9:30am ET, Peter will be on the “Panhandle Live” show on WEPM 1340AM in Martinsburg, WV.

If you live in either of these areas, check them out.

ACLU Wants the US to Lose the War on Terrorism

By |2008-03-17T06:00:00-04:00March 17th, 2008|

The ACLU is continuing its efforts to shield terrorists in

US hands from the consequences of their actions. It seeks to prevent their

trial and execution, which the Supreme Court has ruled legal. It seeks to

prevent their interrogation for the purpose of saving American lives in the

future.

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The facts for this ACLU Outrage, but not the legal conclusions, come from an

article in the Jurist, a publication of the Law School of the University of

Pittsburgh, on 15 March.

The ACLU has been consistently […]

Horace Cooper to talk to Zeb Bell

By |2008-03-16T14:23:14-04:00March 16th, 2008|

On March 17th at 12:06PM EDT, Horace Cooper will be talking to Zeb Bell and the “Zeb at the Ranch” show. They will be talking about FISA and the president’s call to action. You can hear him on KBAR out of Murtaugh, ID or listen live on the internet here.

Evans v. City of Berkeley

By |2008-03-13T20:49:20-04:00March 13th, 2008|

Denial of the Sea Scouts’ right to free berthing of its vessels as accorded other non-profit groups. Decided by California State Supreme Court on March 9, 2006, against ACRU’s position. Plaintiffs and the ACRU petitioned the United States Supreme Court to take the case. On October 16, 2006, the Supreme Court denied the petition to hear the appeal of the California State’s Supreme Court decision.

Cover page | Table of Contents | Brief

McConnell v. FEC

By |2020-04-23T21:53:05-04:00March 12th, 2008|

McConnell v. FEC concerned the McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance "Reform" Act. The ACRU filed a brief arguing that restrictions on citizen advertising before primary and general elections were a gross and facial violation of the First Amendment. On DATE, the US Supreme Court upheld those restrictions in a bitterly divided, 5-4 decision, rejecting the ACRU position.

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