Spring 2012 Immigrants’ Rights Campaign Intern (Law or Graduate Student)
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) works to defend and expand individual rights and personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution and state and federal civil rights laws. The ACLU of Texas is proud to be the eleventh largest ACLU affiliate in the United States.
Summary of the Position
The ACLU of Texas seeks a highly motivated law or graduate school student, with a demonstrated commitment to human rights and the initiative and energy to see projects to completion, to provide substantive support to its Immigrants’ Rights Campaign. Spanish language ability is preferred. This internship will be located in our Houston office.
The Immigrants’ Rights Campaign is dedicated to reclaiming constitutional and civil rights for all Texans, regardless of immigration status. The primary goals of the campaign are to end state and local enforcement of immigration law, ensure equal protection of the law, stop abuse of power by federal authorities along our border, and end civil immigration detention and sub-standard living conditions for non-citizens in custody.
Assignments may include:
- Conducting fact and legal research;
- Monitoring legislative actions;
- Drafting policy papers and public education materials;
- Engaging in statewide and local advocacy; and
- Other duties assigned as necessary.
Funding
Unfortunately, the ACLU of Texas is unable to fund internships; however, we will assist students to obtain their own funding in any way we can. We will also assist students who wish to obtain clinical or academic credit for their internship.
How to apply
Please send a resume, interest letter, and at least one reference to kgomez@aclutx.org with “IR Spring Intern” in the title. Individuals of every race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity are encouraged to apply.
