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I’m a Texas teacher. My students and I are afraid.
Texas lawmakers are bullying children and pretending it’s public policy.
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Trump's Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next
Children born to parents who are undocumented or have temporary status will retain their right to birthright citizenship. The ACLU explains how the legal fight unfolded.
Texas’ Money Bail System Is Unfair and Ineffective
Jailing Texans because they cannot afford bail violates norms of fairness and our constitutional right to due process.
By Ruth B.
Rümeysa Öztürk On How We Can All Support Immigrants
After a harrowing ICE detention, she’s urging others to protect immigrant rights.
ICE Is Already $1 Billion Over Budget and Texans Are Paying the Price
This isn't just a financial issue. It reflects a larger problem with how national priorities are being shaped, and who is being harmed in the process.
The 89th Texas Legislature’s Regular Session
Texans deserve to live in a state where teachers are paid fairly for their hard work, where the lights stay on during heavy rain and heat waves, and where every community has clean water. We deserve schools that reflect our full histories and identities. We deserve to live safely, speak freely, and be treated well, no matter who we are or where we come from.
From Day One, Trump's Immigration Agenda Has Grown More Extreme
Trump has sought every way to terrorize entire communities in a hunt for our immigrant neighbors that will put all of our civil liberties in danger. As the ACLU prepares for the fight ahead, we offer three key areas to watch.
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