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.
When removing individuals from this country – permanently severing them from their homes, families, and community—which is more important: fairness or speed?
The United States has a proud tradition...
When removing individuals from this country – permanently severing them from their homes, families, and community—which is more important: fairness or speed?
The United States has a proud tradition...
I hereby nominate, consider, and elect Idaho student Brady Kissel as the Constitutional Hero of the Week.
Brady is a junior at Mountain View High School in Meridian, Idaho. Meridian, sadly, made...
I hereby nominate, consider, and elect Idaho student Brady Kissel as the Constitutional Hero of the Week.
Brady is a junior at Mountain View High School in Meridian, Idaho. Meridian, sadly, made...
Like nearly half of children with autism spectrum disorder, Krystin Polk regularly attempts to wander from supervised, safe...
Like nearly half of children with autism spectrum disorder, Krystin Polk regularly attempts to wander from supervised, safe...
When I was growing up as a kid in the '80s, many of my peers spent their summers on socially-enriching activities, like playing outdoors. I, however, spent most of my summers in front of the TV, watching...
When I was growing up as a kid in the '80s, many of my peers spent their summers on socially-enriching activities, like playing outdoors. I, however, spent most of my summers in front of the TV, watching...
From an early age most of us are told – if you are in danger, call the police for help. However, towns and cities across the country are sending the opposite message – call for help and you could lose your...
From an early age most of us are told – if you are in danger, call the police for help. However, towns and cities across the country are sending the opposite message – call for help and you could lose your...
I spent much of last week at the Post Theater in Fort Meade, watching the closed-circuit feed of the pre-trial military commissions hearings in the case of Abd al-Rahim Hussayn Muhammed al-Nashiri, who...
I spent much of last week at the Post Theater in Fort Meade, watching the closed-circuit feed of the pre-trial military commissions hearings in the case of Abd al-Rahim Hussayn Muhammed al-Nashiri, who...