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On the Front Lines

6/25/2009
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Student Strip Search Unconstitutional
In a closely-watched case involving student privacy, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Arizona school officials violated the Fourth Amendment rights of a 13-year-old student when they strip-searched her in a vain attempt to find over-the-counter pain relief pills.

6/18/2009
Rutherford Institute Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Free Speech Case of High School Valedictorian Censored, Silenced for Referencing Christ
Attorneys for The Rutherford Institute have asked the United States Supreme Court to hear the case of a high school valedictorian whose microphone was turned off by school officials after she began speaking about the part her religious beliefs played in her success in life.

6/17/2009
Human Rights Leaders Call on Attorney General Holder to Make Clean Break From Abusive Practices, Release OPR Report
As Attorney General Eric Holder appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee, 13 human rights organizations are urging him to make a clean break from the abusive practices, excessive secrecy and faulty legal reasoning that have marred the United States' reputation as a country that upholds the rule of law.

Spotlight on Key Cases
Brittany McComb
Brittany McCombA high school valedictorian fights for her right to speak of the role her Christian faith played in her success during her graduation speech.
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Hashmel Turner
A city councilman fights for his First Amendment rights after he is forbidden from praying "in Jesus' name" at council meetings.
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Marcus Borden
Brittany McCombA high school football coach fights for his right to bow his head and "take a knee" during pre-game student prayers.
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Kathryn Nurre
A student musician fights back after the woodwind ensemble she plays with is prohibited from performing an arrangement of “Ave Maria” at a high school graduation ceremony.
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