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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.

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2013-06

Solitary Confinement of Children in Residential Treatment Center - El Pueblo

Rights of Young People

The ACLU of Colorado has called on the Department of Human Services to put a stop to El Pueblo’s violation of the state regulations restricting the use of solitary confinement. READ MORE >

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 >

Related Legislation

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No.SB13-047

SB13-047: Youth In Foster Care And Identity Theft Protection

Rights of Young People