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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Dec 14, 2012
By Brian Stull, ACLU Capital Punishment Project at 2:47pm
In Day 3 of the Velez...
By Brian Stull, ACLU Capital Punishment Project at 2:47pm
In Day 3 of the Velez...
Dec 10, 2012
Could Manuel Valez be the 13th Prisoner Exonerated from the Texas’s Death Row?
Smart Justice
By Brian Stull, Senior Staff Attorney with the ACLU Capitol Punishment Project
Imagine you are caring for a toddler and suddenly he stops breathing. You quickly get him medical aid, but it’s...
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By Brian Stull, Senior Staff Attorney with the ACLU Capitol Punishment Project
Imagine you are caring for a toddler and suddenly he stops breathing. You quickly get him medical aid, but it’s...
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Dec 6, 2012
Who hates Christmas? Not us!
By Dione Friends
Online Media Coordinator
Get the facts about the ACLU of Texas and Christmas, so that you can avoid bearing false witness and (should you so desire) be empowered to set the record straight....
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By Dione Friends
Online Media Coordinator
Get the facts about the ACLU of Texas and Christmas, so that you can avoid bearing false witness and (should you so desire) be empowered to set the record straight....
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Nov 27, 2012
Does the punishment fit the crime?
Border and Immigrants’ Rights
By Adriana Pinon
Staff Attorney
The October 25th shooting of two Guatemalan immigrants by a DPS sharpshooter triggered a firestorm of criticism from various organizations and public officials. For the past...
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By Adriana Pinon
Staff Attorney
The October 25th shooting of two Guatemalan immigrants by a DPS sharpshooter triggered a firestorm of criticism from various organizations and public officials. For the past...
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Nov 19, 2012
Opt Out of Invasive Programs: RFID in Texas Schools
Privacy and Technology
By Matt Simpson
ACLU of Texas Policy Strategist
Rep. Kolkhorst of District 13 (Brenham) filed two bills that, if passed, would bolster protections for individual privacy rights of students in Texas schools. ...
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By Matt Simpson
ACLU of Texas Policy Strategist
Rep. Kolkhorst of District 13 (Brenham) filed two bills that, if passed, would bolster protections for individual privacy rights of students in Texas schools. ...
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Nov 19, 2012
Drug testing #TANF applicants is wrong. Here's why!
Smart Justice
By Terri Burke
Executive Director
A few days ago we posted our response on Facebook to a proposed law that would...
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By Terri Burke
Executive Director
A few days ago we posted our response on Facebook to a proposed law that would...
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