The ACLU has launched a national campaign to help promote and defend our civil liberties in the wake of terrorist attacks. The ACLU response can be found at www.aclu.org/safeandfree.

ACLU of Texas Tours North Texas Fusion Center
Stresses privacy policies as well as law enforcement. Read More...

Federal Court Strikes Down National Security Letter Provision of Patriot Act
In an ACLU case, a federal court today struck down the amended Patriot Act?s National Security Letter (NSL) provision. The law has permitted the FBI to issue NSLs demanding private information about people within the United States without court approval, and to gag those who receive NSLs from discussing them. Read More...

ACLU Coalition Wins Major Victory Over Federal Government
ACLU and a diverse coalition of national nonprofits win a major victory in challenge to misguided CFC Government Watch List and Contribution Policies. Read More...

ACLU uncovers 'homicides' of Iraqis, Afghans in US custody
At least twenty one people have died from homicides while in US custody in Iraq and Afghanistan, according to an ACLU analysis of Department of Defense data. Read More...

Homeland security in Texas
ACLU of Texas believes America can be both safe and free Read More...

Protect Texans' privacy from homeland security abuses
In the wake of increasing government intrusion into our daily lives, Texans across the political spectrum expect the Texas legislature to establish reasonable limits on the collection and use of personal information by government authorities. Read More...