Politics
League City Council, amidst opposition, creates committee to review library book challenges
Posted on · Opponents to the newly created committee say it is unnecessary and could potentially lead to censorship and discrimination.
Tag: American Civil Liberties Union
Immigration
ACLU calls on feds to investigate Abbott’s policy transporting migrants back to border
Posted on · In July, Abbott authorized state law enforcement to transport migrants to ports of entry. It’s unclear how and why migrants are being detained, raising civil rights concerns and questions about whether the state is overstepping federal authority.
Immigration
‘Unconstitutional And Fascist’ — Advocates Respond To Gov. Abbott’s Order Restricting Migrant Transport
Posted on · The order allows law enforcement to stop, reroute, or impound any vehicle that they reasonably suspect may be violating the order. The governor’s order did not detail what constitutes reasonable suspicion.
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Judge Bars Trump Administration From Detaining Asylum Seekers Without Cause
Posted on · Under Judge James E. Boasberg’s injunction, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) must grant parole to asylum seekers once they have passed a “credible fear interview,” as per a 2009 ICE directive
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ACLU Sues Over Plans For Citizenship Question On 2020 Census
Posted on · The lawsuit claims the question intentionally discriminates against immigrants
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Texas Immigration Case Could Play Large Role In Family Separations
Posted on · In El Paso, attorneys with the American Civil Liberties Union and representatives from the Border Network for Human Rights said a lawsuit that seeks to end family separations at the border could hinge, in part, on the case of a woman detained in 2017.
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ACLU Alleges Federal Agents Abused Immigrant Minors During Obama Administration
Posted on · “The documents reveal mistreatment that is neglectful at best and intentionally cruel at worst.”
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Federal Judge Considers Houston’s Homeless Camp Ban
Posted on · Houston's mayor testified in federal court in defense of the city ordinance against homeless encampments; a judge ruled in August that the ban infringes on the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits "cruel and unusual punishment"
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Q&A: Abortion Case Involving Immigrant Teen Detained In Texas Stirs Emotions
Posted on · A federal appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for the girl to obtain the abortion despite objections from federal and Texas officials
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Appeals Court Rules Undocumented Teen In Texas Can Have Abortion Immediately
Posted on · Jane Doe, as she's referred to in court filings, received the court authorization required for an abortion on September 25, 2017. Under Texas law, minors need their parents' permission or a court order to have an abortion
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DOJ Report: Privately Operated Prisons Less Safe For Inmates And Staff
Posted on · An analysis by the Department’s Office of the Inspector General focuses on several facilities, two of them in Texas.