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As the leading civil rights organization in the Lone Star State, we at the ACLU of Texas believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.

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Apr 25, 2018

The Border is Already Militarized, Mr. President

Apparently it’s not enough for the Trump administration to...

Mar 13, 2018

The Sorry State of Voting Rights in Texas

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest, and we at the ACLU of Texas work to protect and expand Americans' freedom to vote.

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By Edgar Saldivar

Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and the fundamental right upon which all our civil liberties rest, and we at the ACLU of Texas work to protect and expand Americans' freedom to vote.

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By Edgar Saldivar

Mar 12, 2018

Houston Immigration and Refugee Hotline Expands Hours, Capacity

As law enforcement agents escalate their intrusions into-and occupations of-Texas's immigrant communities, it's important for Texans to have access to real-time information. With immigrants, refugees and...

By Edgar Saldivar

Volunteers take calls for the Immigrant Rights hotline

Mar 12, 2018

Schools Should Use Walkouts in Protest of Gun Violence as a Teaching Moment

For 17 minutes on March 14, students and their supporters across the country are planning to walk out of their schools, honoring the victims of the Parkland school shooting and calling for Congress to pass...

By Sarah Hinger