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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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Mar 14, 2012

Another Immigrant Detention Center is Not What Texas Needs

Smart Justice
By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist We can think of about a million reasons why the new “civil” immigrant detention center in rural Karnes City is anything but a showing of “civility” from...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist We can think of about a million reasons why the new “civil” immigrant detention center in rural Karnes City is anything but a showing of “civility” from...
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Mar 13, 2012

Help Unite Communities and Ensure Civil Rights!

By Frank Knaack Associate Director of Public Policy and Advocacy On March 31, the ACLU of Texas is co-sponsoring Civil Rights in the 21st Century:...
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By Frank Knaack Associate Director of Public Policy and Advocacy On March 31, the ACLU of Texas is co-sponsoring Civil Rights in the 21st Century:...
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Mar 12, 2012

Standing up for Voting Rights Again: DOJ Objects to Texas' Discriminatory Voter ID Law

Voting Rights and Democracy
By Katie O'Connor, ACLU Voting Rights Project (originally posted at: http://www.aclu.org/blog) Another victory for voting rights! The Department of Justice (DOJ) stood...
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By Katie O'Connor, ACLU Voting Rights Project (originally posted at: http://www.aclu.org/blog) Another victory for voting rights! The Department of Justice (DOJ) stood...
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Mar 12, 2012

Does DPS have any business tracking your prescription drugs?

Privacy and Technology
By Dotty Griffith Public Education Director of the ACLU of Texas Do you want the Texas Department of Public Safety to keep track of your drug prescriptions? Is that a big “NO!” we hear? That’s what we think...
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By Dotty Griffith Public Education Director of the ACLU of Texas Do you want the Texas Department of Public Safety to keep track of your drug prescriptions? Is that a big “NO!” we hear? That’s what we think...
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Mar 8, 2012

ACLU of Texas agrees with Pat Robertson!

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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist When Pat Robertson comes out in favor of legalizing marijuana, the world listens!  The evangelical leader believes that people...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist When Pat Robertson comes out in favor of legalizing marijuana, the world listens!  The evangelical leader believes that people...
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Mar 7, 2012

Broad Coalition Urges States to Reject CCA's Offer to Purchase State Prisons

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By Frank Knaack (originally posted on Texas Prison Bid'ness) Associate Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Last week, a broad coalition, including the ACLU...
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By Frank Knaack (originally posted on Texas Prison Bid'ness) Associate Director of Public Policy and Advocacy Last week, a broad coalition, including the ACLU...
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