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.
Updated 4/24/14
Since last year, surveillance drones have been the subject of fierce debate both among legislators and the...
Updated 4/24/14
Since last year, surveillance drones have been the subject of fierce debate both among legislators and the...
As a deaf person and the wife of a police officer, I think it's extremely important for people who are deaf and hard of hearing to be aware of their rights when dealing with the police.
Know what's...
As a deaf person and the wife of a police officer, I think it's extremely important for people who are deaf and hard of hearing to be aware of their rights when dealing with the police.
Know what's...
In a matter of minutes, I went from seeking justice, to bearing witness, to being racially profiled.
My youngest son who is 3 years old often accompanies me as I do my...
In a matter of minutes, I went from seeking justice, to bearing witness, to being racially profiled.
My youngest son who is 3 years old often accompanies me as I do my...
SPOILER WARNING: This post discusses major plot points of the new Captain America movie.
What is patriotism? Is it doing what the government says, or is it doing what you believe is true to...
SPOILER WARNING: This post discusses major plot points of the new Captain America movie.
What is patriotism? Is it doing what the government says, or is it doing what you believe is true to...
The government is using shaky legal arguments to silence major Internet companies without giving them – or the public – the opportunity to respond. In three separate recent cases, the government has sent a...
The government is using shaky legal arguments to silence major Internet companies without giving them – or the public – the opportunity to respond. In three separate recent cases, the government has sent a...
A very important government report on privacy and cybersecurity programs flew...
A very important government report on privacy and cybersecurity programs flew...