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.
The government is continuing to fight on various fronts to keep its torture program secret. It's not going to win.
Last week I watched the televised feed in the latest round of pre-trial hearings in...
The government is continuing to fight on various fronts to keep its torture program secret. It's not going to win.
Last week I watched the televised feed in the latest round of pre-trial hearings in...
It's an old tradition that a year after a couple's wedding, they eat a slice of their wedding cake.
What's less traditional?
Almost two years after getting married, sitting in court listening...
It's an old tradition that a year after a couple's wedding, they eat a slice of their wedding cake.
What's less traditional?
Almost two years after getting married, sitting in court listening...
It's often said that people should be judged by their actions, not merely their words. The same is true of institutions, even the Department of Defense (DoD).
Facing intense criticism for how it...
It's often said that people should be judged by their actions, not merely their words. The same is true of institutions, even the Department of Defense (DoD).
Facing intense criticism for how it...
After he returned from Iraq both homeless and out of work, Stephan Papa spent one night in a drunken misadventure. Convicted of destruction of property and resisting arrest, Mr. Papa was sentenced to pay $...
After he returned from Iraq both homeless and out of work, Stephan Papa spent one night in a drunken misadventure. Convicted of destruction of property and resisting arrest, Mr. Papa was sentenced to pay $...
When faced with government brutality and, in its aftermath, a total lack of justice for victims we have two choices: we can despair, or we can fight back.
On May 28, 2010, a 42-year-old undocumented...
When faced with government brutality and, in its aftermath, a total lack of justice for victims we have two choices: we can despair, or we can fight back.
On May 28, 2010, a 42-year-old undocumented...
There’s a lot the Senate can and should do to improve upon the version of the USA Freedom Act passed by the House of Representatives last week. (My colleague Gabe Rottman outlines some of the most...
There’s a lot the Senate can and should do to improve upon the version of the USA Freedom Act passed by the House of Representatives last week. (My colleague Gabe Rottman outlines some of the most...