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The ACLU of Texas reportedly contributed three million dollars toward the No King's Day protests, an event scheduled on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Critics argue the organization is deviating from its civil liberties charter to fund Marxist-leaning political demonstrations. The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is also identified as a primary organizer, allegedly mobilizing illegal immigrants to protest against the Trump administration's immigration enforcement.
The Supreme Court heard arguments regarding a Texas law requiring age verification for adult websites. While the state argues the law protects minors from obscene material, the ACLU and trade groups claim it violates First Amendment rights and creates a digital ID burden. Some adult sites have already blocked access in Texas in response to the legislation.
The Texas "Heartbeat Act" goes into effect, banning most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The law is unique for its enforcement mechanism, which allows private citizens to sue those who "aid and abet" an abortion. President Biden and the ACLU criticize the law as a violation of constitutional rights, while some speculate the extreme nature of the bill is a political setup to flip Texas to the Democratic party.
The ACLU of Texas is mobilizing activists in Austin to oppose various state bills, including a controversial North Dakota proposal that would protect motorists who accidentally hit protesters obstructing highways. Similar legislation is being considered in Minnesota following incidents where drivers were surrounded by protesters on major roads.
Judge David Kobos Interview, Truancy Enforcement
In a featured interview, Judge David Kobos explains his use of GPS ankle monitors for truant students in Midland, Texas. He defends the practice as a "Class C misdemeanor" enforcement tool and claims a 90-95% compliance rate after 12 years of implementation.
