Press Releases

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State Health Services Commissioner Nixes GEO Care Takeover Of State Mental Hospital In Kerrville

Coalition Warned Against Privatization Because of Concerns About Quality Of Care and Costs

For Immediate Release

October 4, 2012

ACLU Of Texas Issues 16th Annual Banned Books Report

Report Finds Fewer Books Banned; Review Process Revised In Many School Districts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 2, 2012

Schools In Texas Routinely Violate Constitutional Protections For Religious Freedom

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 12, 2012

Contact: Dotty Griffith, (713) 942-8146 x 103 or (832) 291-4776; [email protected]

September 12, 2012

Texas Voter Photo ID Law Blocked by Federal Court

ACLU Had Argued Law Was Discriminatory and Violated Voting Rights Act

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 30, 2012

ACLU Of Texas Board Elects New Board President

New And Returning Directors Begin 4-Year Terms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Dotty Griffith, Public Education Director, ACLU Foundation of Texas

August 3, 2012

ACLU Announces Settlement in “Highway Robbery” Cases in East Texas

Consent Decree Reforms Egregious Asset Forfeiture Practices and Rampant Racial Profiling by Police in Teneha

For Immediate Release

August 3, 2012