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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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Jan 17, 2014

How Will the Trillions in Federal Spending Affect Immigration?

Congress took an important step this week by passing an ...

By By Georgeanne M. Usova, Washington Legislative Office

Congress took an important step this week by passing an ...

By By Georgeanne M. Usova, Washington Legislative Office
Jan 17, 2014

Restoring the Heartbeat of the Voting Rights Act

Today, The Hill's Congress Blog posted a commentary on the importance of Congress improving and passing the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014. Below is an excerpt from the piece, and the full...

By By Deborah J. Vagins, ACLU Washington Legislative Office & Tyler Ray, ACLU Washington Legislative Office

Today, The Hill's Congress Blog posted a commentary on the importance of Congress improving and passing the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014. Below is an excerpt from the piece, and the full...

By By Deborah J. Vagins, ACLU Washington Legislative Office & Tyler Ray, ACLU Washington Legislative Office
Jan 17, 2014

Why Beliebers Should Care About Immigration Reform

As you may have heard, Justin Bieber is being investigated for egging his neighbor's home in Los Angeles. If the damage is found to be $400 or more, Bieber could be charged with felony vandalism under...

By By Diana Scholl, Communications Strategist, ACLU

As you may have heard, Justin Bieber is being investigated for egging his neighbor's home in Los Angeles. If the damage is found to be $400 or more, Bieber could be charged with felony vandalism under...

By By Diana Scholl, Communications Strategist, ACLU
Jan 16, 2014

Police Hunger for Drones May be Growing, but So Are Privacy Concerns

The ACLU’s Chris Calabrese testified yesterday before the Senate Commerce...

By By Sandra Fulton, ACLU Washington Legislative Office

The ACLU’s Chris Calabrese testified yesterday before the Senate Commerce...

By By Sandra Fulton, ACLU Washington Legislative Office
Jan 16, 2014

ACLU Seeks Information About Pentagon Infiltration of “World of Warcraft”

Free Speech and Pluralism

Picture it. You’re online, ensconced in a muscled avatar, hacking your way through a World of Warcraft quest. A burly blacksmith appears on screen, and instead of brandishing a blunderbuss, turns to you...

By By Rita Cant, Attorney, ACLU Speech, Privacy & Technology Project & Lee Rowland, Staff Attorney, ACLU Speech, Privacy & Technology Project

Picture it. You’re online, ensconced in a muscled avatar, hacking your way through a World of Warcraft quest. A burly blacksmith appears on screen, and instead of brandishing a blunderbuss, turns to you...

By By Rita Cant, Attorney, ACLU Speech, Privacy & Technology Project & Lee Rowland, Staff Attorney, ACLU Speech, Privacy & Technology Project
Jan 16, 2014

New Execution Methods Can’t Disguise Same Old Death Penalty Problems

Originally posted by the ACLU of Ohio.

Ohio made history today by becoming the first state to...

By By Mike Brickner, ACLU of Ohio

Originally posted by the ACLU of Ohio.

Ohio made history today by becoming the first state to...

By By Mike Brickner, ACLU of Ohio