| Military Entrance Processing Stations / Gideons |
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| Friday, April 10, 2009, 3:50 pm | |
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Military Entrance Processing Stations / Gideons Resolved without litigation In 2007, we received an inquiry regarding the lawfulness of the military’s practice of allowing members of Gideons International access to the Military Entrance and Processing Station (MEPS) in Louisville for the purpose of distributing Bibles to new inductees. We initiated a Freedom of Information Act request that uncovered a fairly widespread practice of allowing Gideons access to MEPS facilities across the country. Based upon this information, the national ACLU Religious Freedom Project coordinated a joint effort between several state affiliates and successfully negotiated with the military to allow retired Colonel Mike Pheneger (Board Member, ACLU Florida) to observe these practices firsthand at various MEPS facilities. On November 6, 2008, the military adopted a new policy allowing equal access to all outside organizations to place (not personally distribute) literature in the MEPS facilities. Due to subsequent information tending to indicate that the Louisville MEPS may not be in compliance with the new regulation, we will continue to monitor the situation and will assess possible responses in coordination with the Religious Freedom Project. |
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