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Rights of Young People

The Constitution does not care how old you are. The Supreme Court famously found that students do not "shed their constitutional rights to freedom of speech or expression at the schoolhouse gate."

The ACLU of Colorado has defended the rights of students across the state. Our cases and advocacy efforts have covered a range of issues, including school administrators confiscating students’ cell phones and searching through text messages, students’ political speech, off-campus speech, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the recognition of a Gay/Straight Alliance club.

Related Cases

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2011-15
ACLU Urges Roaring Fork School Board to Stop School Resource Officers from Collaborating with ICE
Equal Protection
Rights of Immigrants
Rights of Young People
The ACLU urged the Roaring Fork School Board to end the current practice of School Resource Officers collaborating with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. READ MORE >
2011-07
Moffat County School District Ban of "I ♥ Boobies!” Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelets"
First Amendment
Rights of Young People
The ACLU of Colorado has written a letter to the Moffat County School District, demanding that it end a ban of I ♥ Boobies!” Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelets. READ MORE >
2011-02
La Rue v. Colorado Board of Education
Religious Freedom
Rights of Young People
The ACLU and others filed suit against the Douglas County School District's voucher program, which violates state law by funneling tax dollars allocated for public education to private religious schools. READ MORE >
Related Legislation

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No.HB11 1169
HB 1169: Higher Ed Campus Safety Info Sharing
Rights of Young People
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No.HB 11-1287
HB 1287: Colorado Juveniles Equal Protection Act
Rights of Prisoners
Rights of Young People
The bill retroactively applies the current 40-year sentence for juveniles sentenced as adults. For a person sentenced as an adult who was charged by a direct filing or a juvenile transfer proceeding to a sentence in excess of 40 years, the person will be eligible for parole after 40 years. READ MORE >
No.SB 221
SB 221: Private School Tax Credit
Rights of Young People
Creates a property tax credit for parents who take their children out of public schools and transfer them to a private school, including parochial schools. READ MORE >