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Jun 10, 2010

Human Trafficking in Texas: Not Just a Border-Line Problem

Border and Immigrants’ Rights
By Jen Dykstra and Evan Mintz, 2010 summer interns...
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By Jen Dykstra and Evan Mintz, 2010 summer interns...
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Jun 1, 2010

ARIC Gains Accountability, But More Yet To Be Done

Privacy and Technology
By Matt Simpson, ACLU of Texas Policy Strategist The much-debated and controversial Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) took an important step forward in recent days. The Austin City...
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By Matt Simpson, ACLU of Texas Policy Strategist The much-debated and controversial Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) took an important step forward in recent days. The Austin City...
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May 27, 2010

Entire State Should Take Note of Mishandled KeyPoint Report

By Matt Simpson, ACLU of Texas Policy Strategist Officials around the state should take a careful look at the Austin Police Department’s (APD) and the City of Austin’s handling of a report in...
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By Matt Simpson, ACLU of Texas Policy Strategist Officials around the state should take a careful look at the Austin Police Department’s (APD) and the City of Austin’s handling of a report in...
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May 20, 2010

The SBOE Puts On a Show

Students' Rights
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Apr 30, 2010

Poorer, Not Safer

Border and Immigrants’ Rights
By Terri Burke, ACLU of Texas Executive Director Using more state money on expensive, high-tech equipment to fight crime near the Texas-Mexico border is a waste of money, unless you consider...
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By Terri Burke, ACLU of Texas Executive Director Using more state money on expensive, high-tech equipment to fight crime near the Texas-Mexico border is a waste of money, unless you consider...
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