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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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May 21, 2015

'Innocence' Restored

Fifteen months ago, I wrote about a terrible decision by a federal appeals...

By Rahul Bhagnari

Fifteen months ago, I wrote about a terrible decision by a federal appeals...

By Rahul Bhagnari
May 21, 2015

I Know an American 'Internment' Camp When I See One

Last summer, the Obama administration announced its plans to open new immigrant family detention centers in response to the wave of women and children fleeing...

By Matthew Harwood

Last summer, the Obama administration announced its plans to open new immigrant family detention centers in response to the wave of women and children fleeing...

By Matthew Harwood
May 20, 2015

To Prevent Abortion Access, Legislators are Risking Women’s Lives

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May 20, 2015

The Supreme Court Leaves the Americans with Disabilities Act Intact

Teresa Sheehan has survived being shot by the police five times; she has survived the challenges of a psychiatric disability; and she has now survived a challenge...

By Rahul Bhagnari

Teresa Sheehan has survived being shot by the police five times; she has survived the challenges of a psychiatric disability; and she has now survived a challenge...

By Rahul Bhagnari
May 19, 2015

HIV Is Not a Crime

...except in at least 32 states, it can be.

When we were first confronted with HIV in the United States in the 1980’s, contracting the...

By Marc Climaco

...except in at least 32 states, it can be.

When we were first confronted with HIV in the United States in the 1980’s, contracting the...

By Marc Climaco