New ACLU of Texas Chapter Forming in the Rio Grande Valley! Next Meeting: February 20, 2008

Dear Friends,

Concerned community residents are taking the initial steps toward founding a Rio Grand Valley chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas. ACLU chapters are volunteer-led ACLU branches to the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas that address civil rights and civil liberties issues affecting local communities, represent the ACLU in local matters, and maintain an ACLU presence in communities across the state.

After the horrendous events of Sept. 11, we have been horrified erosion of civil liberties and human rights in our country and in our local communities. From the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base detention camps to our own local detention centers, from the use of torture on detainees to the flagrant assault on immigrants, we are ready to take on the task of participating in activities and events to help preserve our rights as our nation’s leaders seek solutions to today’s political questions, and we are asking you to join in.

Please join us for our second initial organizing meeting:

Wednesday February 20th from 6:45 -8 PM 

Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Hidalgo County Bldg. located at 1401 S. Nebraska Avenue in San Juan

Terri Burke, the newly appointed Executive Director will be speaking to members of the Rio Grande Valley community about the important role the ACLU of Texas plays in protecting the rights of all people in Texas, and the types of activities we can engage in to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

If you are unable to attend, but still excited about taking part in this effort to organize and defend our civil liberties and human rights, please contact usat by phone or email listed below and we'll find a way to work together.

We are looking forward to creating a strong ACLU and strengthening the defense of civil liberties here in the Valley!

For more information, please contact:
ACLU of Texas Field Director Tracey Hayes
512-478-7300 ext. 124
thayes@aclutx.org

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