RELIGION & BELIEF
ACLU Sues To Protect Religious Liberty Of Prisoner
An ordained Pentecostal minister in prison in New Jersey is asking the state to respect his religious freedom by restoring his right to preach.

LGBT
Florida Trial Court Opens Way For Lesbians And Gay Men To Adopt
A Florida circuit court today struck down a state law that bars lesbians and gay men from adopting.
> Blog: Florida Law Barring Gay People from Adopting Ruled Unconstitutional

TORTURE
Documents Obtained By ACLU Provide Further Evidence That Abuse Of Iraqi Prisoners Was Systemic
Today's release includes descriptions of abuse such as food and sleep deprivation, misuse of Tasers, sexual threats, as well as use of stress positions and dogs.
> More: "Diplomatic Assurances" Documents Show U.S. Knowingly Sends Detainees To Countries That Torture