Here's the latest from them today:
The ACLU has convinced a federal judge that monitoring overseas communications of terrorists is against the constitution. Despite the fact the preamble lists defending the nation as an acceptable federal government function, the ACLU and US District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor said that the risk “innocent” communications could be intercepted far outweighed the risk of Al Qaeda attacking the United States. Despite programs such as ECHELON, CARNIVORE, and others that existed happily (albeit controversially) under the Clinton Administration, the possibility that George Bush might actually defend the country is a threat the Constitution cannot bear. full story & postIt always has puzzled me how this organization can get away with claiming they fight for the civil liberties of Americans when these types of decisions are made by sympathetic judges as a result of lawsuits brought by them and their lawyers. That above decision hardly seems like it would be to the benefit of US and it's citizens. Nor would the one below.
"This is rich. The ACLU is threatening to sue the City of Palm Bay, Fla. should it pass an ordinance designed to reduce the impact of illegal immigration in the city.
From the Orlando Business Journal:
The proposed legislation seeks to level the playing field for construction companies unable to compete with firms that hire low-wage, illegal workers. It would fine businesses that hire illegal immigrants $500 for each violation and keep them from seeking city contracts for two years. Third-time offenders would be permanently barred from doing business with the city.
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