Legal Cases

Along with our advocacy, legislative, and public education work, litigation remains one of the fundamental tools with which the ACLU of New Hampshire fights for equality and civil rights throughout the Granite State. See below for more information on the cases we've brought to the courts.
 
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May 10, 2022

Jose Daniel Guerra-Castañeda v. The United States

Immigrants' Rights
Status: Pending

On May 10, 2022, the ACLU of New Hampshire and Preti Flaherty LLP filed a lawsuit seeking...

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Apr 25, 2022

Norelli v. N.H. Secretary of State

Voting Rights
Status: Pending

On April 25, 2022, the ACLU-NH filed a friend-of-the-court brief in Norelli v. Secretary...

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Mar 14, 2022

Perry v. Spencer, et al.

Smart Justice
Status: Pending

For 468 days between December 2010 and March 2012, and for 143 days between September 2012 and February 2013, the Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) forced Jwainus Perry to spend at least 23 hours...

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Dec 20, 2021

Philibotte/Mejia, et al. v. N.H. Commissioner of Education, et. al.

First Amendment
Status: Pending

On December 22, 2021, a diverse group of educators, advocacy groups, and law firms filed a federal lawsuit...

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