Press Releases

Department of Education Backs Down on Unlawful Directive Targeting Educational Equity

This is a court victory for academic freedom, the free speech rights of educators, and for New Hampshire students who have a right to an inclusive education free from censorship.
Issue Areas: Racial Justice

Federal court grants preliminary injunction blocking NH state law attacking diversity, equity, and inclusion

Law would have forced K-12 public school educators and colleges and universities to guess what was prohibited or risk loss of funding
Issue Areas: Racial Justice

Federal Court Grants Preliminary Injunction Against Department of Education’s Unlawful Directive

A federal judge blocked the U.S. Department of Education's unprecedented and unlawful attempt to restrict discussions and programs on diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational institutions.

Agreement Temporarily Halts Enforcement of Department of Education’s Unlawful Directive

The parties have reached an agreement that blocks the department from taking any enforcement action under either directive until at least April 24, 2025.

NH advocates raise alarm on bail reform rollback plans

Warns politicians intent on rolling back New Hampshire’s bail system that their plans would lead to the needless and harmful incarceration of thousands of Granite Staters – disproportionately people of color – at enormous taxpayer expense. 

ACLU and NEA sue U.S. Department of Education Over Unlawful Attack on Educational Equity

The lawsuit challenges the Department of Education’s Feb. 14, 2025, Dear Colleague Letter, which threatens federal funding cuts for education institutions nationwide for engaging in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts; and a 14-day window before “appropriate measures” would be taken.  

ACLU-NH Statement on Failure of Marijuana Legalization Bill

Despite a unique window of opportunity and growing excitement about legalization, today, New Hampshire lawmakers failed to pass legislation to legalize marijuana.   

VICTORY: Court Declares NH Classroom Censorship Law Unconstitutional

A federal court ruled today that New Hampshire’s classroom censorship law is unconstitutional after a broad coalition of educators and advocacy groups brought the challenge to the law.

ACLU-NH Releases Comprehensive Community Report on Public Safety Indicators in Manchester

The ACLU of New Hampshire today released a comprehensive report assessing community safety for Granite State residents in Manchester, which compiles existing data, literature, and resources on a range of key factors like housing, environmental hazards, and mental health services.