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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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Oct 19, 2011

ACLU of Texas Defends Against Sexual Abuse of Immigrant Women; Just Tip of the Iceberg, Says Attorney

By Dotty Griffith Public Education Director Today, the ACLU of Texas filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of...
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By Dotty Griffith Public Education Director Today, the ACLU of Texas filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of...
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Jul 7, 2011

The Good and the Bad from the 82nd Legislature

Matt Simpson Policy Strategist We aren’t going to lie, there was a lot of ugly in the 82nd Legislature, yet we are proud to report that the...
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Matt Simpson Policy Strategist We aren’t going to lie, there was a lot of ugly in the 82nd Legislature, yet we are proud to report that the...
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Jun 30, 2011

ACLU of Texas: The “Best Activist Organization” in Austin!

By Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator It’s that time of year again – The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin ballots are ready for submission – and we are looking for your vote for “Best...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator It’s that time of year again – The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin ballots are ready for submission – and we are looking for your vote for “Best...
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Jun 29, 2011

Beyond out of step, Texas is endangering US nationals abroad!

By Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator The State of Texas is about to put a man to death without ensuring his fundamental due process rights. Unless Governor Perry or the courts stay this execution...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator The State of Texas is about to put a man to death without ensuring his fundamental due process rights. Unless Governor Perry or the courts stay this execution...
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Jun 20, 2011

Growing Wave of Opposition to Sanctuary Cities Bill

By Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator The Texas Senate passed SB 9 last week, but not without fierce opposition. Police chiefs, religious leaders, businesses leaders, human rights advocates all...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator The Texas Senate passed SB 9 last week, but not without fierce opposition. Police chiefs, religious leaders, businesses leaders, human rights advocates all...
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Jun 15, 2011

Senate Passes Anti-Immigrant Legislation

By Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator While not a surprise, it is still a disappointment that just after midnight Wednesday following more than five-hours of debate, the Senate passed anti-immigrant...
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By Kirsten Bokenkamp Communications Coordinator While not a surprise, it is still a disappointment that just after midnight Wednesday following more than five-hours of debate, the Senate passed anti-immigrant...
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