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.
Sometimes when I hear public officials speaking out in defense of NSA spying, I can’t help thinking, even if just for a moment, “what if the NSA has something on that person and that’s why he or she is...
Sometimes when I hear public officials speaking out in defense of NSA spying, I can’t help thinking, even if just for a moment, “what if the NSA has something on that person and that’s why he or she is...
Should the police be required to get a warrant in order to monitor our location via our cell phones?
Massachusetts’ highest court is likely to answer this critical question when it rules on...
Should the police be required to get a warrant in order to monitor our location via our cell phones?
Massachusetts’ highest court is likely to answer this critical question when it rules on...
Today we’re releasing our policy recommendations on police “body cameras” (also called “on...
Today we’re releasing our policy recommendations on police “body cameras” (also called “on...
I recently came across the following quote from Albert Einstein which, if you just sub out “Communism” and replace it with “terrorism,” pretty much nails our current situation:
America...
I recently came across the following quote from Albert Einstein which, if you just sub out “Communism” and replace it with “terrorism,” pretty much nails our current situation:
America...
Actress Mia Farrow made gossip-news headlines this week when, asked by Vanity Fair...
Actress Mia Farrow made gossip-news headlines this week when, asked by Vanity Fair...
Last month, a web-based service called “Ghetto Tracker” was unveiled. The site’s creator touted it as a travel advice service where users could pin digital maps with safety ratings to enable those new to...
Last month, a web-based service called “Ghetto Tracker” was unveiled. The site’s creator touted it as a travel advice service where users could pin digital maps with safety ratings to enable those new to...