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Christian Prisoner Entitled To Seek Monetary Damages For Violation Of His Religious Rights, Says ACLU

Organization Files Brief In Support Of Texas Prisoner's Supreme Court Case

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 10, 2010

Shackling of Inmates During Labor and Delivery Continues Despite State Law

ACLU of Texas and Texas Jail Project Seek New Standards From Texas Commission on Jail Standards

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

August 5, 2010

ACLU of Texas Urges Fort Worth City Council to Seek Independent Legal Evaluation of Outdoor Event Ordinance

Contact: Dotty Griffith, Public Education Director, ACLU Foundation of Texas (512) 478-7300 x 106 or 923-1909; [email protected]

August 3, 2010

ACLU of Texas Sues Hidalgo County, Challenges ”Debtor’s Prison” for Truant Teens

Jailing Youth Who Are Unable to Pay Truancy Fines Violates Constitution, Perpetuates "School to Prison Pipeline"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 27, 2010

City of Helotes Parade Ordinance May Violate First Amendment

ACLU of Texas Requests Response from City Officials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 22, 2010

Fifth Circuit Upholds Religious Rights of American Indian Kindergartner

Needville ISD Cannot Punish Student for Expressing His Family's Religious Beliefs and Heritage

Contact: Jose Medina, ACLU of Texas, (512) 478-7300 Ext. 103; [email protected]

July 9, 2010