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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 12, 2012

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

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?

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!

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

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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Mar 5, 2012

Guest Blog: Voices from the Austin/Travis County Reentry Roundtable

By Emily Rogers Planning Coordinator, Austin/Travis County Reentry Roundtable In its self-evaluation report to the Sunset Advisory Commission, The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) says that one of...

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Feb 29, 2012

Kudos to Harris County Jail

By Kirsten Bokenkamp Senior Communications Strategist Imagine you have finally served your time behind bars and are soon to be released. You are excited to regain your freedom and get back to life on the...

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