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The South Carolina Access Guide: Resources for Unplanned Pregnancies.

The ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom Project protects everyone’s rights to make informed decisions free from government interference about whether and when to become a parent.

Learn more about our work in reproductive health.

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Know Your Prom Night Rights!

Every year, the ACLU receives calls from students whose schools have told them that they cannot bring a same-sex date to the Prom or that they must wear Prom clothing that conforms to traditional gender norms. Policies such as these are not only prejudicial, they are unconstitutional. 

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Slamming the Courthouse Doors

In recognition of the ongoing need for justice for victims of civil and human rights violations, The ACLU has released its report Slamming the Courthouse Doors: Denial of Access to Justice and Remedy in America.

"Unfortunately, because of recent laws and court decisions, victims of human rights violations here in the U.S. are continually denied their day in court while those responsible for the abuses are protected," said Jennifer Turner, Human Rights Researcher with the ACLU and author of the report. "Equal justice for all is a core American value and everyone deserves access to the courts to right wrongs done against them."

Report: Sentenced to Stigma - Segregation of HIV-Positive Prisoners in Alabama and South Carolina

April 14, 2010 -- In Alabama, people in the visiting room recognize the armband worn by John S. and ask him if he has HIV. In South Carolina, Ronald B. was sentenced to 90 days in jail, but because he is HIV-positive he went to the maximum security prison that houses death row prisoners. In Mississippi, guards tell prisoners in the segregated HIV unit to "get your sick asses out of the way" when they pass them in the hall. Many prisoners with HIV will spend more time in prison because they are not eligible for programs that promote early release. These are some of the harsh consequences of HIV policies in Alabama, South Carolina and Mississippi, the only three states in the nation that have continued to segregate prisoners living with HIV. In March 2010, after reviewing the findings in this report, the Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections decided to terminate the segregation policy. The segregation and discrimination against HIV-positive prisoners continues to this day in Alabama and South Carolina, and constitutes cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in violation of international law.

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Know Your Rights: What to Do If You're Stopped by the Police

To fight police abuse effectively you need to know your rights. There are some things you should do, some things you must do and some things you cannot do. If you are in the middle of a police encounter, you need a handy and quick reference to remind you what your rights and obligations are.

• Download the "Know Your Rights" bustcard

Carry it in your wallet, pocket, or glove compartment to give you quick access to your rights and obligations concerning police encounters.