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June 30, 2004 ACLU of Illinois E-News 06.30.04 Rule of Law Prevails in Critical Supreme Court Cases on Post-9/11 Detentions The Supreme Court of the United States delivered a blow to the Bush Administration's policies with regard to detention of individuals without judicial (or any other kind) of review. In two cases -- one involving the detention of a U.S. citizen as an enemy combatant and another involving the detention of hundreds of persons at the naval base at Guantanamo Bar -- the Court found that the President did not have a "blank check" to act during a time of war or threat to national security. In response to the decisions, ACLU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen Connell called the decisions "an emphatic repudiation of the Bush Administration's argument that its actions in the war on terror are beyond the rule of law and unreviewable by American courts." To read the entire statement click http://www.aclu-il.org/news/press/000193.shtml. Supreme Court Blocks Criminal Restrictions on Internet Speech On the final day of the Supreme Court's term, the Court -- by a 6-3 margin" ruled for the American Civil Liberties Union in a challenge ot the child Online Protection Act, a measure that attempted to safeguard children against sexually explicit material online by unconstitutionally blocking lawful and valuable speech for adults. In the decision, Justice Kennedy noted that "Content-based prohibitions, enforced by sevarl criminal penalties, have teh constant potential to be a repressive force in the lives and thoughts of a free people. To read more about the decision click http://www.aclu.org/Privacy/Privacy.cfm?ID=16025&c=252. To read the ACLU's review of this Supreme Court term, click http://www.aclu.org/court/court.cfm?ID=16029&c=261. Northalsted Market Days - August 7th & 8th We're calling for volunteers to help staff our booth at Northalsted Marketdays, an outdoor street fair with music, food, and information booths. Volunteers will talk to people about ACLU, sign them up to our e-mail lists, and sell memberships and t-shirts. We encourage everyone to join us. It's a fun festival and a great opportunity to get to know fellow ACLU members. If you're interested, e-mail ysotelo@aclu-il.org. ACS Program on Supreme Court Term Features ACLU Lawyer The Chicago Lawyer Chapter of the American Constitution Society is hosting a discussion on the just completed Supreme Court term on Wednesday, July 7th in the offices of Jenner & Block, beginning at 12:30 p.m. ACLU of Illinois Associate Legal Director Ben Wolf will be part of an excellent panel discussing the cases decided by the Court this year. For more information or to make a reservation, send an email to Chicago@acslaw.org by July 2nd. A Night at the Theater with Second City -- "Weddings of Mass Destruction" Second City Theatricals and GayCo Productions are proud to present "Weddings of Mass Destruction," an all new sketch comedy revue, July 8 - August 15, 2004 at Victory Gardens Theater (2257 N. Lincoln Ave). With Gay Marriage and the Constitution hanging by a thread, a looming Presidential Election and Clay Aiken becoming Barry Manilow, there's never been a better time for GayCo's piercing satire. Directed by Second City alum Jim Zulevic, "Weddings of Mass Destruction" presents a hilarious assortment of sketches, scenes and songs tackling and tickling the pressing issues of today. Tickets for "Weddings of Mass Destruction" are available by phone at 773-871-3000. Tickets are $15.00 with group rates available. Show schedule is as follows: Thursday at 8:30pm Friday at 8:30pm Saturday at 7:00pm and 9:30pm Sunday at 3:30pm |
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