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Mar 13, 2020

Texas’ COVID-19 Response Must Protect Health, Safety, and Civil Liberties

Smart Justice

We know that all Texans are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus cases in our state and across the country. This situation requires a large-scale response from state and local leaders. We’re...

We know that all Texans are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus cases in our state and across the country. This situation requires a large-scale response from state and local leaders. We’re...

Coronavirus and Civil liberties
Coronavirus and Civil liberties
Mar 6, 2020

Are Our Prisons and Jails Ready for COVID-19?

Smart Justice

Maria Morris, Senior Staff Attorney, National Prison Project, ACLU

The...

By Maria Morris

Maria Morris, Senior Staff Attorney, National Prison Project, ACLU

The...

By Maria Morris
An image of empty prison cells. Are prisons ready for the ensuing COVID-19 pandemic?
An image of empty prison cells. Are prisons ready for the ensuing COVID-19 pandemic?
Feb 26, 2020

Stopping the Anti-Abortion Ordinances of East Texas

Reproductive Freedom

Waskom. Naples. Joaquin. Tenaha. Rusk. Gary. Wells. These names might sound unfamiliar now, but you’ll be hearing more about them soon enough.

They...

Waskom. Naples. Joaquin. Tenaha. Rusk. Gary. Wells. These names might sound unfamiliar now, but you’ll be hearing more about them soon enough.

They...

Texas state flag with the words "Pro Choice Texan" written on the horizontal elements
Texas state flag with the words "Pro Choice Texan" written on the horizontal elements
Feb 26, 2020

Ban on Attorney Access for Asylum Proceedings in Inhumane CBP Jails Key to Trump's Attack on Asylum

Border and Immigrants’ Rights

President Trump has launched attack after attack on the U.S...

By Ruthie Epstein, Deputy Director, Immigration Policy, ACLU

President Trump has launched attack after attack on the U.S...

By Ruthie Epstein, Deputy Director, Immigration Policy, ACLU
Feb 24, 2020

Prosecuting Migrants on Our Southern Border

Border and Immigrants’ Rights

In a U-shaped room, 30 defendants, mostly men ranging in age from their early 20s to late 40s, hurriedly walk into the court, all chained together around their waists and wrists. Some look tired, others...

In a U-shaped room, 30 defendants, mostly men ranging in age from their early 20s to late 40s, hurriedly walk into the court, all chained together around their waists and wrists. Some look tired, others...

Courtroom sketch
Courtroom sketch
Jan 30, 2020

Crossing the Border While Transgender

LGBTQIA+ Equality

Chris Gallegos is a young man born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV).

Like many other young people, he goes to school, works, and hangs out with his friends. He also visits his girlfriend...

Chris Gallegos is a young man born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV).

Like many other young people, he goes to school, works, and hangs out with his friends. He also visits his girlfriend...

Chris G sign
Chris G sign