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Media Alert: Banned Books Event In Corpus Christi Oct. 1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kirsten Bokenkamp, Communications Coordinator, ACLU of Texas, (713) 942-8146 x 109 or (832) 691-7013; [email protected]

September 19, 2011

ACLU Of Texas Issues 15th Annual Banned Books Report

Report Finds Young Adult (YA) Literature Is Main Target For Challenges And Banning In Texas Public Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 15, 2011

Quick Quote From ACLU Of Texas Policy Strategist

ACLU Of Texas Questions Effectiveness Of DPS’ $63 Million Overhaul

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August 31, 2011

ACLU Of Texas Announces New Public Policy And Advocacy Director

Noted Houston Trial Lawyer Rebecca Robertson To Lead Grassroots Advocacy Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 15, 2011

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

Texas Leads The Pack On Ways To Reduce State Budgets And Prison Populations

ACLU Report Finds Recent Reforms in “Tough on Crime” States Key To Promoting Public Safety and Fairness

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August 9, 2011