ACLU Rips Police Tribute At N.J. High School Football Game, Calling It 'Troubling:' Patch PM

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ACLU Rips Police Tribute At N.J. High School Football Game, Calling It 'Troubling'

The state's chapter of the ACLU has sent a letter to officials at a N.J. high school criticizing a rally meant to salute first-responders.>>>Read more on Patch

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