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ACLU Of Texas Demands Abolishment Of Secure Communities Program

Secure Communities Program Leads To Community Mistrust Of Law Enforcement And Undermines Public Safety

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 10, 2011

ACLU of Texas Quick Quote From Executive Director Terri Burke

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dotty Griffith, Public Education Director, ACLU Foundation of Texas, (512) 923-1909; [email protected]

June 30, 2011

ACLU of Texas Quick Quote From Executive Director Terri Burke

Reaction To Special Session Anti-Immigrant Legislation: Bills Impose Hidden Costs On Local Schools, Cities, Counties, And Law Enforcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 10, 2011

Quick Quote: ACLU Of Texas Reacts To Passage Of “Sanctuary Cities” HB 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Dotty Griffith, (512) 923-1909; [email protected]

AUSTIN – The following may be attributed to:

May 10, 2011

ACLU Of Texas Board Of Directors Adopts Expanded Policy On Immigration And Civil Rights

Texas Lawmakers Poised To Pass Bills Similar To Unconstitutional Arizona State Immigration Law

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dotty Griffith, public education director, (512) 478-7300 x 106 or

May 5, 2011

Legal Implications Of Proposed State-Based Immigration Law Enforcement In Texas

Attorneys And Law Professor To Address The Issues In Panel Discussion At Capitol For Legislators And Staff

March 21, 2011