This came after leaked internal ACLU case-selection guidelines revealed the organization to be stepping back from viewpoint-neutral advocacy of …The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, and coalition partners filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of abortion providers and funds on July 13, 2021, challenging S.B. 8, a Texas law allowing private citizens to enforce a ban on abortion as early as six weeks in pregnancy—before many know they are [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. Supreme Court today …The ACLU of Texas is the premier advocate for civil rights and individual liberty in the Lone Star State. To defend the Constitution and keep America safe and free, we …Nick Hudson is a policy & advocacy strategist at the ACLU of Texas, where he leads the Smart Justice team. The team focuses on criminal legal reform and police reform at the state and local level. In this role, …AUSTIN, Texas — There appear to be significant racial disparities in prosecutions by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Election Integrity Unit, according to new analysis by the ACLU of Texas. Since Paxton took office in 2015, at least 72% of the Election Integrity Unit’s prosecutions appear to have been against Black and Latinx …ACLU of Texas. Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004 . United States. DALLAS – Last night, Civil Rights Corps, the Texas Fair Defense Project, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the ACLU of Texas filed a federal class action lawsuit against Dallas County, Texas, the …$27 million Without bidding competitively for contracts, the federal government spent up to $27 million a mile to build border walls in South Texas that cost about five times more per mile than they did a decade ago.; 1,000% Border residents are facing increases in traffic citations — as high as 1,000% for a minor violation — due to the presence of hundreds of …Before the law took effect, we helped Texas abortion providers and abortion support networks bring a legal challenge in federal court that presented the U.S. Supreme Court with the opportunity to protect pregnant Texans and their families by exercising its power to block SB 8. Instead, the court refused to act, allowing the law to take effect ...On Saturday, Sept. 23, the first day of Banned Books Week, the ACLU of Texas is holding banned book readings across the state. Local authors and celebrities will be reading passages from books that were challenged in Texas Public Schools during the 1999-2000 school year at Half Price Books stores in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston …ACLU History: Lawrence v. Texas: A Watershed for Gay Rights. Document Date: September 1, 2010. Despite the many important advances of the 1980s and 1990s, the Supreme Court’s infamous Bowers v. Hardwick decision allowed those in courts of law and in the court of public opinion to say that LGBT people were not entitled to equality …Do you want to fight for civil rights and individual liberty? Take advantage of opportunities to help support this important mission.To inquire about employment with the ACLU of Texas, please respond to specific job openings and contract opportunities (listed below) and follow the application instructions.Why Is Texas Eliminating School Libraries? September 7, 2023. transcript. 34:33 mins. All episodes. Back-to-school season is upon us and here at the ACLU we’ve been following the nationwide campaign to censor education, be that the censorship of important historical and social context in curriculums, or the recent rise in book bans.Report Finds Fewer Books Banned; Review Process Revised In Many School Districts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; [email protected] HOUSTON – The number of books banned in Texas schools decreased during the past school year as more school districts have turned to “review committees” to rule on book …Do you know your rights? These easy-to-use resources were created so you can have your rights at your fingertips.This content is intended to serve as general information; it is not legal advice nor intended as legal advice.Then the tables turned, and Ms. Oh was the one slapped with an accusation of serious misconduct. The A.C.L.U. said her complaints about …You may need to contact the ACLU of Texas for further guidance. How do I start a GSA at my school? Below are some links to help you with the basic steps to starting a GSA at your school. Chances are you’ll be able to start your GSA with no problems — after all, over 4,000 GSAs already exist, including in every state in the nation.Please tell us more information about which state this incident occurred in. If the incident happened in another state, we will direct you to a page where you can obtain the contact information for the ACLU affiliate in the state in which the incident occurred. The ACLU of Texas only accepts cases that originate in Texas.Sarah is the policy & advocacy strategist on border and immigrants’ rights for the ACLU of Texas. She is currently based in San Antonio but was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley.Sarah’s experience is rooted in community-based work and immigration policy and advocacy, and as a border native, she has spent a few years focusing on asylum and …Dec 19, 2023 · Dec. 18, 2023. In their lawsuit, the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas and the Texas Civil Rights Project claim that Senate Bill 4, which Abbott signed on Monday and is scheduled ... Giant Puppets Rally for Immigrants at the Texas Capitol What To Know About Harris County’s 2024 District Attorney Candidates I Went Up Against the Texas Legal System's Anti-Trans Hair Policy — And Won The ACLU of Texas is the premier advocate for civil rights and individual liberty in the Lone Star State. To defend the Constitution and keep America safe and free, we need the support of every Texan who cares about protecting our precious civil liberties. Litigation, legislation and education cost money and we need your help! AUSTIN, Texas – Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, and Transgender Law Center today pledged to file a lawsuit against a sweeping new law banning transgender youth from accessing medically necessary health care that the Texas Legislature passed today.Police may charge individuals with a new state crime of “illegal entry” to Texas, punishable by up to 6 months in jail. Police may charge individuals previously denied admission to the U.S. or deported from the U.S., including those unlawfully deported by Texas, with “illegal re-entry" to Texas, punishable by up to 10-20 years in prison.City of Farmers Branch – Complaint (12/26/2006) > Farmers Branch, Texas, Ordinance No. 2892. In December 2006, civil rights groups filed suit in Dallas federal district court challenging the city of Farmers Branch’s recently-adopted anti-immigrant housing ordinance. The law runs afoul of federal immigration law and attempts to place ...08/10/2012. Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin - ACLU Amicus Brief. 06/24/2013. Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin - Supreme Court Decision. 06/23/2016. Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin - Ruling.The Harms of Border Patrol on Daily Life Along the Texas Border. In Texas border communities, Border Patrol agents are everywhere: schools, hospitals, grocery stores, and other public spaces. Between September 2021 and May 2022, the ACLU of Texas interviewed 152 people living in the Rio Grande Valley. February 21, 2023 Border … The ACLU is advising anyone traveling to Texas to be prepared for the possibility of unjust arrest or deportation. LISTEN on the Audacy App. Tell your Smart Speaker to "PLAY 1080 KRLD" Giant Puppets Rally for Immigrants at the Texas Capitol What To Know About Harris County’s 2024 District Attorney Candidates I Went Up Against the Texas Legal System's Anti-Trans Hair Policy — And Won [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. SAN ANTONIO — The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Texas filed the first motion today to block the anti-immigrant and anti-law enforcement Texas Senate Bill (SB4) before it takes effect. This is the next step in the organization’s ...ACLU of Texas Launches Systemic Equality, A New Racial Justice Initiative | American Civil Liberties Union. Defend the rights of all people …The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Texas moved to intervene in a Texas lawsuit that seeks to block the Biden administration’s 100-day moratorium on deportations. The Biden administration announced the policy on Jan. 20, and the state of Texas immediately challenged it in court. The ACLU filed an amicus brief …This July, the ACLU of Texas represented Kaden Bradford in a grievance challenge to an east Texas school district’s gender-specific grooming policy, which prevented Kaden and his cousin, De’Andre Arnold, from wearing locs. Two weeks ago, a Texas federal court struck down this policy, which required male, but not female, …Today, the ACLU of Texas released its report analyzing the new curriculum standards proposed by the Texas State Board of Education. The report finds the board’s ability to insert members’ own ideological and religious beliefs into the public school curriculum a “systemic abuse of discretion,” and advises the state legislature to check …The Harms of Border Patrol on Daily Life Along the Texas Border. In Texas border communities, Border Patrol agents are everywhere: schools, hospitals, grocery stores, and other public spaces. Between September 2021 and May 2022, the ACLU of Texas interviewed 152 people living in the Rio Grande Valley. February 21, 2023 Border …AUSTIN, Texas – Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, and Transgender Law Center today pledged to file a lawsuit against a sweeping new law banning transgender youth from accessing medically necessary health care that the Texas Legislature passed today. The ACLU of Texas is the premier advocate for civil rights and individual liberty in the Lone Star State. To defend the Constitution and keep America safe and free, we need the support of every Texan who cares about protecting our precious civil liberties. Litigation, legislation and education cost money and we need your help! Texas anti-bullying laws also prohibit cyberbullying. “Cyberbullying” is bullying that is done through the use of any electronic device, including through the use of a cellphone, camera, e-mail, instant messaging, text messaging, social media, a website, or any other Internet-based communication tool.Texas has one of the strictest voter ID requirements in the country, even though people of color and people with disabilities are more likely to lack access to an acceptable form of ID. County-led efforts to make in-person voting more accessible, such as 24-hour voting to accommodate long work schedules, are now prohibited by S.B. 1.Aug 30, 2021 · Jackson. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, and coalition partners filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of abortion providers and funds on July 13, 2021, challenging S.B. 8, a Texas law allowing private citizens to enforce a ban on abortion as early as six weeks in pregnancy—before many know they are pregnant. Do you want to fight for civil rights and individual liberty? Take advantage of opportunities to help support this important mission.To inquire about employment with the ACLU of Texas, please respond to specific job openings and contract opportunities (listed below) and follow the application instructions.To request legal observers from the ACLU of Texas, please provide the following information: Name of the group requesting: *. Person to contact: *. Telephone number: *. Phone Type *. - Select -. E-mail address: *. Date legal observers are requested (we like to have a week's notice): *. Month.HOUSTON — The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and partners released Free to Be Me: A Toolkit to Protect LGBTQIA+ Students' Rights on Thursday to ensure K-12 students across the state can learn and thrive as their true selves.The toolkit is designed to make Texas schools safer and more affirming. The legal and practical …FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. WICHITA FALLS, TX — The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas today filed suit in federal district court against the City of Wichita Falls challenging the constitutionality of removing two books from the children’s area of the city’s public library. The ACLU of Texas, which is representing 19 residents of Wichita ...The ACLU of Texas has been sounding the alarm about Operation Lone Star since its creation. This multi-billion dollar, anti-immigrant program has resulted in deadly vehicular pursuits, racial profiling and unlawful arrests, and severe injuries to people seeking protection. Under Gov. Abbott’s watch, the state has seized private land and even ...Aug 29, 2022 · The ACLU of Texas and partners are challenging the validity of the pre-Roe statutes in the courts. On June 28, 2022, a judge in Harris County sided with abortion providers and issued a temporary restraining order blocking any prosecutions under the pre-Roe statutes. Report Finds Fewer Books Banned; Review Process Revised In Many School Districts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: (212) 549-2666; [email protected] HOUSTON – The number of books banned in Texas schools decreased during the past school year as more school districts have turned to “review committees” to rule on book …Jackson. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, and coalition partners filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of abortion providers and funds on July 13, 2021, challenging S.B. 8, a Texas law allowing private citizens to enforce a ban on abortion as early as six weeks in pregnancy—before many know they are pregnant.The ACLU of Texas is a nonprofit organization that works to protect the constitutional rights of all Texans. Learn about their latest cases, news, and resources on topics …AUSTIN, Texas — There appear to be significant racial disparities in prosecutions by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Election Integrity Unit, according to new analysis by the ACLU of Texas. Since Paxton took office in 2015, at least 72% of the Election Integrity Unit’s prosecutions appear to have been against Black and Latinx …ACLU of Texas and its coalition of advocates are striking back beyond the courts. By Rachel Wells 24 Transgender Justice Now As anti-transgender legislation escalates, the ACLU is fighting to advance trans justice through gender-affirming care, sports, and IDs. PHOTOGRAPHS BY JESSICA CHOU (TOP) AND YAEL MALKA (BOTTOM RIGHT) By …Sep 19, 2023 · The ACLU of Texas is excited to announce the recent election of three new members to its Board of Directors — Fatma Marouf, Leon Reed, Jr., and Joli Angel Robinson — following a vote by the organization’s members. In addition, five incumbents were reelected. Texas anti-bullying laws also prohibit cyberbullying. “Cyberbullying” is bullying that is done through the use of any electronic device, including through the use of a cellphone, camera, e-mail, instant messaging, text messaging, social media, a website, or any other Internet-based communication tool.With your help, we at the ACLU of Texas can make a difference, and help turn America's most cherished principles into reality. We couldn't accomplish nearly as much as we do without our members, donors, and volunteers. Civil liberties are above all about people, and that's where real change begins. With your help, we at theMay 9, 2017 · Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union issued a “travel alert” today informing anyone planning to travel to Texas in the near future to anticipate the possible violation of their constitutional rights when stopped by law ... The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Texas moved to intervene in a Texas lawsuit that seeks to block the Biden administration’s 100-day moratorium on deportations. The Biden administration announced the policy on Jan. 20, and the state of Texas immediately challenged it in court. The ACLU filed an amicus brief …$27 million Without bidding competitively for contracts, the federal government spent up to $27 million a mile to build border walls in South Texas that cost about five times more per mile than they did a decade ago.; 1,000% Border residents are facing increases in traffic citations — as high as 1,000% for a minor violation — due to the presence of hundreds of …Giant Puppets Rally for Immigrants at the Texas Capitol What To Know About Harris County’s 2024 District Attorney Candidates I Went Up Against the Texas Legal System's Anti-Trans Hair Policy — And WonThe ACLU of Texas filed a Title IX complaint on behalf of a Fort Worth family with a transgender and nonbinary child who was banned from joining the prestigious Singing Girls of Texas choir despite the choir director’s …The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, and coalition partners filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of abortion providers and funds on July 13, 2021, challenging S.B. 8, a Texas law allowing private citizens to enforce a ban on abortion as early as six weeks in pregnancy—before many know they are pregnant.ACLU Texas. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas is a civil rights organization working in the courts, the legislature, and through public education …The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, and Lambda Legal issued the following joint statement: “Today’s decision is a win for our clients and the rule of law. The Texas Supreme Court made clear that the attorney general and governor do not have the authority to order DFPS to take any action against families that support their …Mar 7, 2008 · March 7, 2008, 12:00 AM, CST. On March 8, the Texas ACLU will celebrate its 70th anniversary. It’s a storied history full of setbacks and improbable victories. Today, the organization is as ... The decision comes after the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, the ACLU Women’s Rights Project, and the law firms of Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C. and Susman Godfrey LLP challenged the policy in October on behalf of six boys and one non-binary student who faced severe harm from Magnolia ISD’s policy of …The Texas Constitution, in Article I, sections 8 and 27 protects the “liberty to speak, write or publish … opinions on any subject,” and “the right … to assemble. YOUR RIGHTS IN GENERAL These provisions protect your right to march, leaflet, parade, picket, circulate petitions and ask for signatures, and other forms of peaceful protest.Voices of the Rio Grande Valley: How Extremist Federal Policies Continue to Threaten Texas’ Borderlands. This photo essay is the last in a five-part series that the ACLU of Texas, in collaboration with staff and community members based in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), published in order to demonstrate the region’s ongoing struggle to ward off …ACLU Warns 13 Texas Counties of Perils of 287(g) Contracts April 10, 2017. ACLU Comment on Harris County’s Termination of 287(g) Agreement February 22, 2017. U.S. Supreme Court Allows Texas' Anti-Immigrant Law to Go into Effect March 19, 2024. Giant Puppets Rally for Immigrants at the Texas CapitolACLU of Texas. 3,666 followers. 1mo. Stop by and say hi to one of our new staff members! 🎉 Sarah Cruz (she/her) is the ACLU of Texas' policy & advocacy strategist on border and immigrants ...Nov 14, 2023 · [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. AUSTIN, Texas — State lawmakers today passed two anti-immigration bills that will impact U.S. citizens and migrants. The votes follow revelations about the links between white supremacists and certain Texas politicians promoting these bills. Oct 26, 2023 · The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and the ACLU condemn the advancement of House Bills 4 and 6 — which move to the Senate — and the passage of Senate Bill 4, which now goes to Governor Greg Abbott for his signature. Feb 18, 2023 · ACLU of Texas work in the courts, the legislature, and through public education to protect civil rights and individual liberty. Because of the nature of civil liberties claims, only rarely does the ACLU Foundation of Texas take a case that does not involve the government. For an appointment, please call (713) 942-8146. To file legal complaints ... (Reuters) - The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on Thursday claiming Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order restricting the …ACLU Issues Travel Advisory for Texas After Passage of Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law | American Civil Liberties Union. t. Defend the rights of all …Feb 18, 2023 · ACLU of Texas work in the courts, the legislature, and through public education to protect civil rights and individual liberty. Because of the nature of civil liberties claims, only rarely does the ACLU Foundation of Texas take a case that does not involve the government. For an appointment, please call (713) 942-8146. To file legal complaints ... FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. WICHITA FALLS, TX — The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas today filed suit in federal district court against the City of Wichita Falls challenging the constitutionality of removing two books from the children’s area of the city’s public library. The ACLU of Texas, which is representing 19 residents of Wichita ...ACLU of Texas. 3,666 followers. 1mo. Stop by and say hi to one of our new staff members! 🎉 Sarah Cruz (she/her) is the ACLU of Texas' policy & advocacy strategist on border and immigrants ...Meet the 50+ employees of the ACLU of Texas who work in different departments to defend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Texas. Learn about their …The fight for border and immigrants’ rights is especially important in the Lone Star State. Seventeen percent of our state’s residents are foreign-born, and we share a 1,254-mile border with Mexico. That border and …This came after leaked internal ACLU case-selection guidelines revealed the organization to be stepping back from viewpoint-neutral advocacy of …The Harms of Border Patrol on Daily Life Along the Texas Border. In Texas border communities, Border Patrol agents are everywhere: schools, hospitals, grocery stores, and other public spaces. Between September 2021 and May 2022, the ACLU of Texas interviewed 152 people living in the Rio Grande Valley. February 21, 2023 Border …The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Texas moved to intervene in a Texas lawsuit that seeks to block the Biden administration’s 100-day moratorium on deportations. The Biden administration announced the policy on Jan. 20, and the state of Texas immediately challenged it in court. The ACLU filed an amicus brief …ACLU of Texas. Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004 . United States. DALLAS – Last night, Civil Rights Corps, the Texas Fair Defense Project, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the ACLU of Texas filed a federal class action lawsuit against Dallas County, Texas, the …Sep 19, 2023 · The ACLU of Texas is excited to announce the recent election of three new members to its Board of Directors — Fatma Marouf, Leon Reed, Jr., and Joli Angel Robinson — following a vote by the organization’s members. In addition, five incumbents were reelected. Feb 8, 2024 · In the spring of 2023, Texas became the largest state in the country to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth after Governor Greg Abbott signed SB 14. In July 2023, a lawsuit was filed on behalf of five Texas families, three medical professionals, and two organizations representing hundreds of families and health professionals across the state. The five Texas families challenging ... Manuel Velez, an innocent man, was released from a Texas prison today after almost nine years behind bars, four on death row. Rather than risk a new trial that could be plagued with the same problems that sent him to death row, Velez, an ACLU client, pleaded no contest to a lesser charge.You may need to contact the ACLU of Texas for further guidance. How do I start a GSA at my school? Below are some links to help you with the basic steps to starting a GSA at your school. Chances are you’ll be able to start your GSA with no problems — after all, over 4,000 GSAs already exist, including in every state in the nation.WASHINGTON — Today, in an open letter delivered to over 650 college and university leaders, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) expressed its strong opposition to any efforts to stifle free speech and association on college campuses, and urged universities to reject calls to investigate, disband, or penalize pro-Palestinian …The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, and Lambda Legal issued the following joint statement: “Today’s decision is a win for our clients and the rule of law. The Texas Supreme Court made clear that the attorney general and governor do not have the authority to order DFPS to take any action against families that support their …The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, and coalition partners filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of abortion providers and funds on July 13, 2021, challenging S.B. 8, a Texas law allowing private citizens to enforce a ban on abortion as early as six weeks in pregnancy—before many know they are pregnant.The case was initially brought by a group of parents and students seeking an order requiring the school district to prohibit transgender students from using the communal restrooms matching their gender. In January 2023, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Ohio intervened on behalf of a transgender student. The ACLU dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side. 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ACLU of Texas. Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004 . United States. DALLAS – Last night, Civil Rights Corps, the Texas Fair Defense Project, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the ACLU of Texas filed a federal class action lawsuit against Dallas County, Texas, the …In its amicus brief, the ACLU argues that a discriminatory impact standard is both consistent with Congressional intent and necessary to address critical and current issues, such as predatory lending and discrimination ... Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project - Amicus Brief. Date Filed: 12/ ...ACLU of Texas. 3,666 followers. 1w. New year, renewed energy to advocate for Texans of every background, race, and gender. 💅 Passionate about defending civil …The ACLU of Texas is grateful to work with our partners and coalitions like Teach the Truth, Texans for the Right to Read, and the Equality Coalition to stop these harmful attacks. Each one of us has a role to play in ensuring that Texas students get a quality education in an inclusive environment — free from unconstitutional government ...FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2022. CONTACT Lambda Legal: Jonathan Adams, 646-752-3251; [email protected] ACLU of Texas: Matt Levin, [email protected] PFLAG National: Laura McGinnis, 202-725-7571; [email protected] AUSTIN – The Travis County District Court issued a third injunction …The ACLU filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in Austin on behalf of El Paso County and two immigrant advocacy organizations, El Paso's Las Americas Immigrant ... We at the ACLU of Texas are committed to defending the rights of border and immigrant communities in courtrooms, at the state legislature, with federal and state law enforcement agencies, and in communities large and small throughout the state. A family in Texas had a child welfare investigator arrive at their home due to a directive from Governor Greg Abbott stating that health care that is medically necessary for treating gender dysphoria should be considered a form of child abuse. This family — an employee of DFPS, her husband, and their transgender teen — sued Governor Abbott …In implementing that categorical bar, Texas has adopted an idiosyncratic rule for determining intellectual disability that has no basis in science. Rather, as the ACLU points out in its amicus brief, the so-called Briseno factors are based on a stereotyped view of intellectual disability derived from the character of Lenny in John Steinbeck’s novella, …FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2022. CONTACT Lambda Legal: Jonathan Adams, 646-752-3251; [email protected] ACLU of Texas: Matt Levin, [email protected] PFLAG National: Laura McGinnis, 202-725-7571; [email protected] AUSTIN – The Travis County District Court issued a third injunction …Farenheit 451 Ray Bradbury While banning a book about book burning tests the limits of irony, in 2006 Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel was challenged in Texas and banned elsewhere throughout the country. In Conroe, the book was challenged due to its use of profanity, with one parent saying, “it shouldn't be in there because it's offending …AUSTIN, Texas — The ACLU of Texas and Lambda Legal plan to sue the State of Texas if the Legislature and Governor Abbott approve a bill to ban essential, life-saving medical care for transgender youth. Late Monday night, the House Calendars Committee scheduled HB 1399 to be debated before the Texas House of …The Harms of Border Patrol on Daily Life Along the Texas Border. In Texas border communities, Border Patrol agents are everywhere: schools, hospitals, grocery stores, and other public spaces. Between September 2021 and May 2022, the ACLU of Texas interviewed 152 people living in the Rio Grande Valley. February 21, 2023 Border …ACLU of Texas. 3,666 followers. 1mo. Stop by and say hi to one of our new staff members! 🎉 Sarah Cruz (she/her) is the ACLU of Texas' policy & advocacy strategist on border and immigrants ...ACLU of Texas. 3,666 followers. 1w. New year, renewed energy to advocate for Texans of every background, race, and gender. 💅 Passionate about defending civil …[email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. Supreme Court today … Your membership dues benefit the work of the ACLU at the national, state, and local levels, funding our national office, the Texas affiliate, and our local work across the Lone Star state. Become an ACLU member or renew your membership by signing up using the form below. Contributions to the American Civil Liberties Union are not tax deductible. The ACLU of Texas works to protect, defend, and expand the constitutional and civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) Texans. Reproductive Freedom. The ACLU of Texas works to ensure that everyone in Texas can decide if, when, and with whom they have children. …The Harms of Border Patrol on Daily Life Along the Texas Border. In Texas border communities, Border Patrol agents are everywhere: schools, hospitals, grocery stores, and other public spaces. Between September 2021 and May 2022, the ACLU of Texas interviewed 152 people living in the Rio Grande Valley. February 21, 2023 Border …Learn how the ACLU of Texas defends the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Texas since 1938. Find out our issue …Smart Justice. A district attorney is one of the most powerful elected officials in our local community. Learn more about the candidates for Harris County's next DA. …Staff Attorney, ACLU of Texas, ACLU of Texas. June 24, 2021. “A Border Patrol facility is no place for a child,” said Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in March 2021 as unaccompanied children — many trapped in dangerous circumstances by Trump era policies — began crossing the border in increasing numbers due to the …AUSTIN, Texas – Lambda Legal, the American Civil Liberties Union, the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas, and Transgender Law Center today pledged to file a lawsuit against a sweeping new law banning transgender youth from accessing medically necessary health care that the Texas Legislature passed today.The case was initially brought by a group of parents and students seeking an order requiring the school district to prohibit transgender students from using the communal restrooms matching their gender. In January 2023, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Ohio intervened on behalf of a transgender student.Dec 19, 2023 · AUSTIN, Texas — The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, and the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) filed a lawsuit today challenging Texas Senate Bill 4, which would permit local and state law enforcement to arrest and detain people they suspect to have entered Texas from another country without federal authorization. Meet the 50+ employees of the ACLU of Texas who work in different departments to defend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Texas. Learn about their …May 2, 2023. In 2019, police in Castle Hills, Texas arrested Sylvia Gonzalez, a 72-year-old first-time city council member, because they didn’t like that she was advocating for the removal of the city manager, a police ally. Since police can’t constitutionally arrest someone simply because they find what they’re saying offensive, Castle ...The ACLU of Texas is a nonprofit organization that works to protect the constitutional rights of all Texans. Learn about their latest cases, news, and resources on topics …The American Civil Liberties Union, Lambda Legal, the ACLU of Texas, and Baker Botts filed a lawsuit in Texas State Court on behalf of PFLAG National and three Texas families. This is the second of two lawsuits challenging unlawful attempts to ban essential health care for transgender youth by Texas state leaders.HOUSTON —The ACLU of Texas and the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project have joined the lawsuit challenging Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB4), which demands that local governments and their …[email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. EL PASO, Texas — A federal court today blocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order that bars the transportation of certain migrants in the state. The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Texas represent plaintiffs challenging ...AUSTIN, Texas — The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, and the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) filed a lawsuit today …WASHINGTON — Today, in an open letter delivered to over 650 college and university leaders, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) expressed its strong opposition to any efforts to stifle free speech and association on college campuses, and urged universities to reject calls to investigate, disband, or penalize pro-Palestinian …The ACLU of Texas has been sounding the alarm about Operation Lone Star since its creation. This multi-billion dollar, anti-immigrant program has resulted in deadly vehicular pursuits, racial profiling and unlawful arrests, and severe injuries to people seeking protection. Under Gov. Abbott’s watch, the state has seized private land and even ...The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, and Lambda Legal issued the following joint statement: “Today’s decision is a win for our clients and the rule of law. The Texas Supreme Court made clear that the attorney general and governor do not have the authority to order DFPS to take any action against families that support their …Texas has one of the strictest voter ID requirements in the country, even though people of color and people with disabilities are more likely to lack access to an acceptable form of ID. County-led efforts to make in-person voting more accessible, such as 24-hour voting to accommodate long work schedules, are now prohibited by S.B. 1.Aug 29, 2022 · The ACLU of Texas and partners are challenging the validity of the pre-Roe statutes in the courts. On June 28, 2022, a judge in Harris County sided with abortion providers and issued a temporary restraining order blocking any prosecutions under the pre-Roe statutes. HOUSTON —The ACLU of Texas and the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project have joined the lawsuit challenging Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB4), which demands that local governments and their …HOUSTON — The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and the ACLU Women’s Rights Project — on behalf of seven students — filed a lawsuit today against the Magnolia Independent School District for engaging in explicit gender discrimination. The school district has severely punished students and, in some cases, forced them out of …Easy Access on the Go. Log In Fast. Manage It All. Deposit From Anywhere. Learn More. The ACU of Texas Mobile app allows you to view your transaction history and account balances, pay bills, make transfers and locate our nearest ATMs and branches! 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The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, and coalition partners filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of abortion providers and funds on July 13, 2021, challenging S.B. 8, a Texas law allowing private citizens to enforce a ban on abortion as early as six weeks in pregnancy—before many know they are pregnant.The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, and coalition partners filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of abortion providers and funds on July 13, 2021, challenging S.B. 8, a Texas law allowing private citizens to enforce a ban on abortion as early as six weeks in pregnancy—before many know they are pregnant.AUSTIN, Texas — The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, and Lambda Legal today asked a Texas state court to block the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) from investigating parents who work with medical professionals to provide their adolescent children with medically necessary gender …Please tell us more information about which state this incident occurred in. If the incident happened in another state, we will direct you to a page where you can obtain the contact information for the ACLU affiliate in the state in which the incident occurred. The ACLU of Texas only accepts cases that originate in Texas.ACLU History: Lawrence v. Texas: A Watershed for Gay Rights. Document Date: September 1, 2010. Despite the many important advances of the 1980s and 1990s, the Supreme Court’s infamous Bowers v. Hardwick decision allowed those in courts of law and in the court of public opinion to say that LGBT people were not entitled to equality …Dec 19, 2023 · ALBUQUERQUE – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) affiliates of New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, San Diego and Imperial Counties, and Texas issued an advisory warning people traveling through Texas to know their rights and take significant precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones because of extremist laws Texas lawmakers have passed targeting immigrants ... Sarah is the policy & advocacy strategist on border and immigrants’ rights for the ACLU of Texas. She is currently based in San Antonio but was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley.Sarah’s experience is rooted in community-based work and immigration policy and advocacy, and as a border native, she has spent a few years focusing on asylum and …This is unfortunately not the first time we have witnessed Border Patrol hold migrants in wholly inhumane conditions outdoors. At least twice the Trump administration held children and adults in similar disgraceful outdoor conditions — once underneath a bridge in El Paso, Texas, and once in a Border Patrol parking lot in McAllen, Texas.ACLU of Texas. 3,666 followers. 1mo. Stop by and say hi to one of our new staff members! 🎉 Sarah Cruz (she/her) is the ACLU of Texas' policy & advocacy strategist on border and immigrants ...Learn how the ACLU of Texas defends the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Texas since 1938. Find out our issue …The ACLU of Texas works to protect the rights of all people in the state, including abortion care, trans rights, voting rights, and more. Learn about their issues, …For a list of attorneys, and/or for information about organizations who assist low-income Texans with legal matters, we recommend you consult: Texas Bar Lawyer Referral Service (click on “find a … Your membership dues benefit the work of the ACLU at the national, state, and local levels, funding our national office, the Texas affiliate, and our local work across the Lone Star state. Become an ACLU member or renew your membership by signing up using the form below. Contributions to the American Civil Liberties Union are not tax deductible. This is unfortunately not the first time we have witnessed Border Patrol hold migrants in wholly inhumane conditions outdoors. At least twice the Trump administration held children and adults in similar disgraceful outdoor conditions — once underneath a bridge in El Paso, Texas, and once in a Border Patrol parking lot in McAllen, Texas.In its amicus brief, the ACLU argues that a discriminatory impact standard is both consistent with Congressional intent and necessary to address critical and current issues, such as predatory lending and discrimination ... Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project - Amicus Brief. Date Filed: 12/ ...Join the ACLU of Texas. Defend Abortion Access for All. Send your message. Help Shape Our Racial Justice Agenda. Add Your Opinion. Take the pledge to protect abortion care. Add your name. Prevent a Covid-19 outbreak in prisons and jails. Send a message. Stop violence against migrants at the Texas border. Send your …The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, and coalition partners filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of abortion providers and funds on July 13, 2021, challenging S.B. 8, a Texas law allowing private citizens to enforce a ban on abortion as early as six weeks in pregnancy—before many know they are pregnant.Give. IN THE COURTS. Court Type. Texas. Search.Jackson. The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Texas, and coalition partners filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of abortion providers and funds on July 13, 2021, challenging S.B. 8, a Texas law allowing private citizens to enforce a ban on abortion as early as six weeks in pregnancy—before many know they are pregnant.ACLU Texas. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas is a civil rights organization working in the courts, the legislature, and through public education …May 9, 2017 · Media Contact. [email protected] (212) 549-2666. 125 Broad Street. 18th Floor. New York, NY 10004. United States. WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union issued a “travel alert” today informing anyone planning to travel to Texas in the near future to anticipate the possible violation of their constitutional rights when stopped by law ... HOUSTON —The ACLU of Texas and the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project have joined the lawsuit challenging Texas Senate Bill 4 (SB4), which demands that local governments and their …The ACLU lawsuit differs from the DOJ case because the plaintiffs present the range of harms caused by the executive order to border communities, asylum seekers, their families, shelters, and drivers throughout Texas. The ACLU filed the federal lawsuit on behalf of Annunciation House, one of the largest shelter providers on the U.S.-Mexico .... Brush crazy, Rockato, Cap animal shelter katy, Michaan's auctions, Ultimate nutrition, Bsbsil, Erin johnson, Adventurer inn wildwood crest, Devinci bikes.