New ACLU of Texas Chapter Forming in the Rio Grande Valley!

Dear Friends,

Concerned community residents are taking the initial steps toward founding a Rio Grande 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 at the 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.

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