ACLU of Texas and Public Health Advocates Laud Ruling as a Victory for Women's Rights
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, along with public health advocates, scored a victory for women’s rights in Texas today when the Texas 13th District Court of Appeals rejected prosecutors’ contention that the State is entitled to treat pregnant women differently from others when considering probation issues. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Announces "Freedom Speakers"
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas today announced formation of its Freedom Speakers, a public service providing speakers to community organizations in the state. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Responds to Governor’s Endorsement of "Choose Life" License Plates
"If the state held a public hearing on this issue, it wouldn’t allow testimony from just one side of the issue," said Terri Burke, executive director of the ACLU of Texas. "Authorizing a specialty license plate that benefits only one side of the debate is unfair." Read More...

ACLU of Texas Marks Universal Declaration of Human Rights Anniversary
The American Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas today are taking part in observing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDRH). Read More...

Coalition Asks DPS to Rescind New Driver’s License Regulations
A civil rights coalition today said new driver’s license rules pose an impermissible hardship to citizens and non-U.S. citizens with permission to reside lawfully in the U.S. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Supports Texas Lawmaker’s Call for Legislative Action on Driver’s License Policy
The ACLU of Texas today announces it supports State Rep. Ruth Jones McClendon’s call for the Public Safety Commission to rescind the new driver’s license policy until the Legislature meets. Read More...

ACLU Opposes Voter Photo ID
ACLU of Texas Opposes Voter Photo ID and Supports Help America Vote. We Recommend a Top-to-Bottom Review of E-Voting Systems, the Counting of Provisional Ballots and Programs to Improve Voter Turnout in Texas. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Urges City of Irving to Postpone Passage of Onerous Apartment Ordinance
Today, the ACLU of Texas urges Irving City Council to give residents and stakeholders more time to review proposed new apartment regulations that would punish landlords for renting to people with criminal backgrounds. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Opposes “English-Only” Ordinance In Lewisville
The ACLU of Texas today strongly urged the Lewisville City Council not to adopt an ordinance making English “the official language.” Read More...

Job Posting for Senior Staff Attorney
Develop and manage racial justice litigation docket: Read More...

ACLU of Texas Welcomes New Development Director
On October 27, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas welcomed its new Director of Development, Ann Trump Daniel, after a nation-wide search. Read More...

Be an ACLU Texas "Friday Night Lights" Star
Combine your activism with stargazing as an extra in the football stands during filming of "Friday Night Lights" this Saturday at DKR Memorial Stadium. Read More...

ACLU Wins Right for American Indian Kindergarten Student to Return to Class
Judge finds school district restrictions unreasonable. Read More...

New Housing Ordinance is Unfair, Possibly Unconstitutional
ACLU of Texas Urges Members To Ask Irving City Council for Amended Housing Ordinance Read More...

ACLU of Texas Questions Book Removal from School Library
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas today questions a superintendent’s removal of a popular teen novel from middle school libraries in the Round Rock Independent School District (RRISD). Read More...

Know Your Voting Rights
Texas voters may download information about voting rights in the state. Read More...

Increase Effectiveness of Law Enforcement
Policy Report Recommends 10 Steps to Reform Use of Confidential Informants Read More...

Restricting Access to Driver’s Licenses Hurts All Texans
New Regulations Mean More Uninsured Drivers And Higher Insurance Rates Read More...

ACLU Attorney Ben Wizner to Speak at Secrecy Screening October 29
ACLU attorney Ben Wizner, who has represented detainees at Guantanamo Bay, will answer questions after the October 29 screening of the documentary, Secrecy, at the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz in Austin. Read More...

Appreciating the ACLU
On election day, vote and then remember all the reasons why the ACLU is so important. Read More...

ACLU Sues School District For Punishing Kindergarten Student Because of Family's Religious Beliefs
The ACLU of Texas and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) today sued to stop the Needville Independent School District from punishing a five-year-old American Indian kindergarten student for practicing and expressing his family’s religious beliefs and heritage. Read More...

ACLU of Texas - CLE Presentation | Monday, October 27th | Confidential Informants
The ACLU of Texas presents a workshop on legal issues surrounding the use of confidential informants from the perspective of the criminal defense attorney. Presentors will be led by Professor Gerry Morris from UT School of Law, and Jay Rorty, Deputy Director of the Drug Law Reform Project Read More...

ACLU of Texas Fall 2008 Dispatch Newsletter
The ACLU of Texas Fall 2008 Dispatch Newsletter is now being delivered to mailboxes around the Lone Star State. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Educational Events
Recommendation: Increase Effectiveness of Drug Law Enforcement by Tightening Rules on Use of Informants Read More...

MALDEF and ACLU of Texas Call for Common Sense on Immigration Issues
Attorney General should interpret existing law, not write new laws. Read More...

ACLU of Texas is seeking summer law interns
We are seeking nine (9) highly motivated students from law schools across Texas and the nation, with a demonstrated commitment to civil rights and civil liberties, and the initiative and energy to see projects to completion. Five (5) internships are available in our Legal Program and four (4) in our Policy Development Program. Read More...

“No Refusal” Policy for Drunk-Driving Suspects Diverts Police Resources
ACLU of Texas Says Courts Have Non-Force Options. Read More...

ACLU 2008 General Election Voter Hotline
Voters Can Call 1-877-523-2792 If They Encounter Irregularities at the Polls Read More...

Know Your Right to Vote
The ACLU Foundation of Texas today launched a Know Your Right to Vote campaign to educate formerly incarcerated people about their right to vote. Read More...

Check out the ACLU of Texas Debate Scorecards
Over the next couple of weeks, the candidates for President and Vice President of the United States will participate in a series of debates designed to give we, the people, a more informed perspective in the voting booth. Use our scorecare to help you figure out who will best protect the constitution. May the Constitution win! Read More...

ACLU of Texas Concerned Ordinance Passed by Irving City Council Unconstitutional
Today, the ACLU of Texas calls on the City of Irving to repeal regulations passed Thursday night in the name of “cleaning up crime” when in fact they can only be interpreted as an attack on the privacy of landlords, renters and low-income families. Read More...

Plaintiffs Added to TYC Abuse Case
Solitary confinement and invasive searches continue at Brownwood State School for girls. The class action lawsuit has been amended to add new plaintiffs. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Testifies at State Board of Education Against Revised Standards for Science Education
American Civil Liberties Union of Texas Executive Director Terri Burke testified today at the State Board of Education (SBOE) against revised standards for science education. Read More...

The ACLU of Texas seeks a Senior Staff Attorney - Racial Justice
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Texas (“ACLU TX”) invites applications for the position of senior staff attorney. The ACLU is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with more than 500,000 members dedicated to the principles of liberty and equality embodied within the U.S. Constitution. ACLU TX is a leader in the field of advocacy that addresses various problems facing today’s racial and ethnic minority communities. Read More...

Announcing Youth Scholarship Program
High School seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to civil liberties are eligible for a $12,500 scholarship for their first year in college! Read More...

Free People Read Freely!
The ACLU of Texas Annual Censorship Report Kicks off Banned Books Week, September 27 - October 4. Read More...

Galveston County Jail Needs Evacuation Plan
A coalition of public interest groups calls upon officials to formulate emergency evacation plan for Galveston County Jail. Read More...

Taking on Farmers Branch Anti-Immigant Ordinance...Again!
For the third time, the ACLU of Texas is suing to stop the North Texas city's unconstitutional effort to keep immigrants from renting in their town. Read More...

Freedom and Security
Religious freedom is safeguarded in Dallas County. Read More...

Anti-Immigration Ordinance Blocked
While the legal challenge continues, Farmers Branch city officials agree not to fight residents' request to block anti-immigration housing ordinance. Read More...

Become a 'Constitution Voter'
All it takes is one click to sign our “Constitution Voter” pledge and get a free bumper sticker. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Urges Safety Measures
A coalition of criminal justice groups calls on Galveston County Sheriff to protect public safety, health and well-being of guards and inmates in county jail. Read More...

ACLU Challenges State Department’s Refusal To Issue Passports To U.S. Citizens
Today nine American citizens sued the federal government, challenging the U.S. Department of State’s refusal to issue them passports because of their race and ancestry and because their births were attended by midwives. Read More...

La ACLU impugna al Departamento de Estado por rehusarse a expedir pasaportes a ciudadanos estadounidenses
El día de hoy nueve ciudadanos estadounidenses demandaron al gobierno federal, impugnando al Departamento de Estado por negarse a expedir pasaportes a causa de la raza o ascendencia y por el hecho que los individuos nacieron con la ayuda de parteras. Read More...

ACLU Action Alert: Protect Access to Reproductive Health Care
On August 21, 2008, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released proposed regulations that could seriously undermine access to basic reproductive health services, including birth control and abortion. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Testifies at Texas Board of Education Hearing on Bible Curriculum
ACLU Says Texas School Districts Need Standards for Bible Courses Read More...

Listen to ACLU-TX radio: Give Me Liberty
Houston Regional Director Maida Asofsky hosts a monthly radio show on issues and people important to ACLU-TX. Read More...

Central Texas Chapter Challenges Police Practice
Arrest instead of citation is a means for raising revenue, charges Austin chapter president Debbie Russell. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Board of Directors Election Results Announced
13 members were elected to the Board of Directors. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Wants Gov. Perry To Protect Americans' Rights In Foreign Countries
The ACLU of Texas has today joined with other state and national organizations calling upon Gov. Rick Perry to safeguard the right of Americans to contact the U.S. Consulate if arrested in a foreign country. Read More...

ACLU of Texas Urges Jail Policy Changes
Policy Strategist Matt Simpson recently urged Texas Commission on Jail Standards to adopt stronger standards for medical and mental health services in Texas jails. He also urged TCJS and the Texas Legislature to set guidelines for implementation of rehabilitation and education programs in all jails. Read More...

ACLU of Texas wants you to know about the launch of Healthy Women, Healthy Families, a brand-new statewide coalition project!
The coalition - made up of diverse organizations from across Texas - was formed to collect stories and surveys from Texas women about healthcare challenges they and their families have faced. We will bring your stories to state lawmakers and demand what we need to keep our families healthy. Read More...

Texas AG Agrees with ACLU of Texas
Read ACLU of Texas Executive Director Terri Burke's reaction. Read More...

ACLU Legislative Session Opportunities
The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas is searching for part-time volunteers to work during the 81st Legislative Session as part of the ACLU of Texas' Legislative Team. Read More...

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Louisiana Death Penalty
Decision is a victory for child advocates and death penalty opponents. Read More...

ACLU Policy Statement Submitted to Legislators
The ACLU of Texas also submitted extensive testimony on several other issues before the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee at today?s hearing, including outlining concerns regarding any proposal to permit or encourage immigration enforcement by local and state law enforcement and explaining the ACLU?s opposition to the implementation of the REAL ID Act in Texas. Read More...

Privacy concerns and REAL ID
ACLU's Matt Simpson today asked lawmakers to consider legislation to prohibit unauthorized reading of RFID chips and create security measures to make it more difficult for unauthorized collection of private information to occur. Read More...

New Issue: ACLU of Texas Dispatch Newsletter Summer 2008
Read about the ACLU of Texas' three tremendous victories for civil liberties, the Board of Directors election, a staff profile of Legal Director Lisa Graybill, and much more! Read More...

ACLU Challenges Government's Stigmatizing Of Mainstream Muslim Groups In Holy Land Case
The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Texas filed a legal challenge today to clear the names of two mainstream Muslim organizations labeled by the government as 'unindicted co-conspirators' in its criminal case against the Holy Land Foundation (HLF). Read More...

Texas School Board Agrees To Stop Teaching Unconstitutional Bible Class In Public Schools
The Ector County School Board agreed today to stop teaching a course in its public schools that unconstitutionally promotes a particular interpretation of the Bible that is not shared by Jews, Catholics, Orthodox Christians, and most Protestants. Read More...

Texas Supreme Court Calls Removal Of Children From Yearning For Zion Ranch "Unwarranted"
Ruling Concurs With ACLU Position Read More...

MALDEF and ACLU Win Permanent Injunction of Farmers Branch Ordinance
Federal judge rules Farmers Branch Ordinance 2903 is unconstitutional and rejects City?s attempt to declare most recent Ordinance constitutional Read More...

ACLU Statement on YFZ Ranch - May 2, 2008
ACLU of Texas has serious concerns about the handling of the government's raid on the FLDS compound in Eldorado and that the government is not adequately protecting the fundamental rights of impacted children, mothers, and religious communities. Read More...

ACLU Brief at Texas Supreme Court: State Can't Separate Families Based Solely On Beliefs
Brief Highlights Due Process Rights Of Families Impacted in FLDS Case Read More...

ACLU of Texas Files Response to AG Opinion Request on Bible Course Law
AUSTIN, TX - The ACLU of Texas filed a response to Commissioner of Education Robert Scott?s request for the Attorney General?s opinion on whether HB 1287, enacted last year, requires school districts to offer the Bible curriculum set out in that bill. Read More...

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A Stimulating Proposal
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Join the ACLU - Read The Texas Observer!
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Request Legal Assistance/Solicitud de Asistencia Legal
Report a civil rights violation or request assistance. Solicitud de asistencia legal. Read More...