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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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Oct 17, 2011

You are 10 and Chewing Gum at School. Your Punishment: Class C Misdemeanor

LGBTQIA+ Equality
By Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator When I was a kid, a student caught...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator When I was a kid, a student caught...
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Sep 22, 2011

Even with Supreme Court Intervention, still too many people put to death in Texas

Smart Justice
By Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator Texas leads the nation in the number of executions.  In fact, we have executed...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator Texas leads the nation in the number of executions.  In fact, we have executed...
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Sep 14, 2011

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Aug 25, 2011

Breaking Schools' Rules: Watching for Potential Litigation

Students' Rights
By Mark Whitburn Senior Staff Attorney In its July 2011 report, Breaking Schools’ Rules, the Council of State Governments Justice Center...
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By Mark Whitburn Senior Staff Attorney In its July 2011 report, Breaking Schools’ Rules, the Council of State Governments Justice Center...
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Aug 15, 2011

Shackling Female Inmates During Labor And Childbirth Must Stop

Smart Justice
Matt Simpson Policy Strategist In 2009, the ACLU of Texas and the Texas Jail Project (TJP) worked with state legislators to pass laws protecting pregnant inmates and babies born to incarcerated mothers.  Our...
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Matt Simpson Policy Strategist In 2009, the ACLU of Texas and the Texas Jail Project (TJP) worked with state legislators to pass laws protecting pregnant inmates and babies born to incarcerated mothers.  Our...
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Aug 12, 2011

Breaking Schools’ Rules: Does school discipline correct misbehavior or is it a short-cut to jail?

Students' Rights
Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator The Breaking Schools’ Rules report shows that students of color are more likely to be...
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Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator The Breaking Schools’ Rules report shows that students of color are more likely to be...
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