Press Releases

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Farmers Branch City Council Proceeds with Implementation of Challenged Immigration Ordinance

Ordinance will go into effect January 12, 2007

Jan. 8, 2007

January 8, 2007

ACLU and MALDEF sue Farmers Branch challenging anti-immigrant ordinance

December 26, 2006

Grupo de derechos civiles registra desafio a ordenanza anti-inmigrante en Farmers Branch

26 de deciembre de 2006

December 12, 2006

Anti-Immigrant Proposals Passed in Farmers Branch

AUSTIN---The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) today expresses its concern and disappointment over the City of Farmers Branch's vote last night approving three anti-immigrant proposals, including a housing ordinance and an E

November 14, 2006

Letters regarding overcrowding in Harris County Jail

Blame and praise over jail

In need of sanity

The three-year-long Harris County jail overcrowding crisis has not changed and the problem lies squarely at the feet of the local judiciary due to draconian practices that, in some instances, are not even practiced a

May 9, 2006

ACLU of Texas Board Member Honored By Tarrant County Bar Association

ACLU of Texas board member David Broiles received the Tarrant County Bar Association's distinguished Blackstone Award for his years of leadership and service as an attorney.

May 5, 2006