ACLJ & 20,000 Americans Defend NYPD Surveillance: Tell DOJ it is Legitimate Response to Terrorism

NYPD Cruiser on patrol. Via WikipediaWashington, D.C. – The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), focusing on constitutional law, has sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice and Attorney General Holder defending the surveillance tactics used by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) – a strategy that has prevented 14 known terrorist attacks since 9/11. The ACLJ’s letter on behalf of more than Continue reading

ACLJ Defending Tea Party Groups From IRS Assault

Jay Sekulow is Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ)

Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ)

Washington, D.C, – The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), focusing on constitutional law, said it is representing nearly 20 Tea Party organizations nationwide against what appears to be a coordinated attempt by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to intimidate and silence these organizations in this election year. The ACLJ says IRS information demands sent to Tea Party groups include probing questions that violate the free speech and freedom of association Continue reading

ACLJ Defending 2nd Grader After School Confiscated His Valentine’s Gifts Because of Message “Jesus Loves You”

Dexter Thielhelm via ACLJ

Dexter Thielhelm. Photo: ACLJ

Washington, D.C. – What was meant to be a sweet holiday left a bitter taste in the mouth of second grader Dexter Thielhelm of James Madison Elementary School in Sheboygan, Wis. At a Valentine’s Day “friendship party and chocolate celebration,” School officials confiscated Dexter’s gifts of candy-filled water bottles with a typewritten Continue reading