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United States v. Soreff (1987)

This is a companion case to the Pledge of Resistance case. Soreff, an attorney representing the defendents, was charged with conspiring with them. The charge was perceived as a government assault on attorneys for political activists.

November 21, 2017

Burkhart v. Eastern Kentucky University (1988)

EKU student illegally dismissed from school on drug possession charges.

November 21, 2017

Commonwealth of Kentucky v. Wasson (1986)

In landmark opinion, Kentucky Supreme Court struck down consensual sodomy statute. The ACLU was involved early in the case and filed an (amicus) brief at the state Supreme Court level.

November 21, 2017

Pathways v. City of Ashland (1987)

Challenged city ordinance which would have effectively barred the opening of group homes for the mentally ill.

November 21, 2017

Gibson v. FCI of Lexington (1987)

Federal inmate's numerous requests for an abortion procedure were ignored by prison officials.

November 21, 2017

Socialist Workers Party v. Enro Shirt Company (1986)

Socialist Workers sued in order to distribute campaign literature on public street to factory workers.

November 21, 2017