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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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Apr 3, 2012

Op-Ed in the New York Times Highlights Downfalls of Privatization

Smart Justice
By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist If you follow our blog, you’re sure to know how we feel about the for-profit prison industry trying to take...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist If you follow our blog, you’re sure to know how we feel about the for-profit prison industry trying to take...
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Mar 28, 2012

Do you want to see an end to the death penalty? Join us!

Smart Justice
By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist While death penalty supporters’ argument that the death penalty deters crime was long ago debunked, the reasons to stop using it are only getting stronger...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist While death penalty supporters’ argument that the death penalty deters crime was long ago debunked, the reasons to stop using it are only getting stronger...
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Mar 28, 2012

No Evidence of Voter Fraud at the Polls

Voting Rights and Democracy
By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist The proponents of Texas’ discriminatory Voter ID law have done a good job making the public believe that Texas is rife with voter fraud at the polls. ...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist The proponents of Texas’ discriminatory Voter ID law have done a good job making the public believe that Texas is rife with voter fraud at the polls. ...
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Mar 27, 2012

School Discipline Policies Waste Money

Students' Rights
By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist The ACLU of Texas has long argued that Texas needs to change the way it disciplines school children.  Current discipline policies often push children out...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist The ACLU of Texas has long argued that Texas needs to change the way it disciplines school children.  Current discipline policies often push children out...
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Mar 27, 2012

The US ranks #5 in global executions

Smart Justice
By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist According to Amnesty International, in 2011 the United States, once again,...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist According to Amnesty International, in 2011 the United States, once again,...
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Mar 26, 2012

The Constitution Prevails in Farmers Branch

Border and Immigrants’ Rights
By Frank Knaack Associate Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Last week, the 5th Circuit...
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By Frank Knaack Associate Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Last week, the 5th Circuit...
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