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ACLU of Texas Response to Dallas Police Shootings

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July 12, 2016

ACLU Statement on Alton Sterling

BATON ROUGE — Details surrounding the shooting last night of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, continue to emerge. In reaction, ACLU of Louisiana Executive Director Marjorie Esman issued the following statement:

July 12, 2016

ACLU Statement on Philando Castile Killing

"We are grateful to Diamond Reynolds for her courage in sharing the video of Philando Castile's brutal death, and our thoughts are with her, her family, and the rest of Mr. Castile's loved ones.

July 12, 2016

Judge Strikes Down Anti-LGBT Bill in Mississippi Hours Before It Becomes Law

ACLU Celebrates Decision in Cases Brought By Civil Rights Advocates

CONTACT: Zakiya Summers | zsummers@aclu-ms.org. | 601-354-3408

July 1, 2016

ACLU Comment on Supreme Court Fisher Ruling

WASHINGTON — In a 4-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court today upheld the race-conscious admissions program at the University of Texas at Austin. The ruling means the school will be able to continue using race as one of multiple factors in admissions decisions.

June 23, 2016

ACLU Statement on Orlando Tragedy

NEW YORK — ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero said the following in response to the Orlando tragedy:

June 15, 2016