Texas passed Senate Bill 8, requiring most county sheriffs to cooperate with ICE, which critics argue will lead to racial profiling, erode trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities, and strain resources.
Senate Bill 9, a bail reform measure, was passed by the Texas House, but critics argue that it will exacerbate existing injustices in the state’s pretrial system by punishing people for being poor and restricting community-based support efforts.
By Sarah Chayet WASHINGTON, DC – The ACLU of Texas and the ACLU announced Tuesday they are…
By Perla Chavez WASHINGTON, DC — This past week, the Biden Administration’s urgent petition to reassess the…
By Audrey Sawyer AUSTIN, TX – Civil rights groups filed an application to the U.S. Supreme Court…
By Cheyenne Galloway AUSTIN, TX – The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas (ACLU), Covington & Burling…
By Luke Kyaw DALLAS, TX – In late April 2020, shortly after the start of the…