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The High Plains Chapter takes action on behalf of Question the War Amarillo group!

Summary of Incident

The Amarillo group, Question the War Amarillo, was concerned about the actions of Amarillo Police during their peaceful demonstration and vigil held on October 26, 2005.

March 15, 2006

Continued Use of Race, Over-Use of Consent Searches Reported

Sweeping report reveals some improvement, continued problems in the way agencies use consent searches

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 17, 2006

Racial Profiling Report Released

Continued Use of Race, Over-Use of Consent Searches Reported

Sweeping report reveals some improvement, continued problems in the way agencies use consent searches.

AUSTIN - Many Texas law enforcement agencies continue to use consent searches inconsistently and inappropriately, a

February 17, 2006

Activist released from Victoria County Jail

Diane Wilson was arrested in Houston on December 5th while infiltrating a fundraiser for recently-indicted U.S. Representative Tom Delay.

February 17, 2006

New state rule adds to Bexar jail burden

Web Posted: 02/03/2006 12:00 AM CST

Elizabeth Allen
Express-News Staff Writer

February 3, 2006

Corporations Are Not People, Are They?

PUBLIC FORUM

Thursday, January 26, 2006, 5:30-6:30 PM CORPORATIONS AS PERSONS

Some of us are very opposed to corporate power/personhood; others think the rights of corporations should be preserved. Is personhood the core of corporate power?

January 22, 2006