

The Cost Burden of Criminal Defense Representation
If you’re accused of a crime and can’t afford an attorney, you have a right to court-appointed counsel. Unfortunately, it’s up to each...
Mar 15, 2023


Texans Reinstate Parental Rights Under New Law
By Hanne Keiling This past Christmas, Maggie Luna celebrated the holidays with her 12-year-old son, CJ, for the first time in six years....
Feb 27, 2023


Law in the Time of Corona
The World Health Organization recently declared Coronavirus a pandemic. Businesses, governmental agencies, and other organizations are...
Mar 16, 2020

Come to the 2020 Civil Rights Summit
Come for practical training about organizing and legal action (and 3 CLE) Reserve your spot now. Learn about (and get training to join)...
Dec 21, 2019


Transgender Women Fight Law Blocking Inmates' Name Change | New York Times
Transgender Women Fight Law Blocking Inmates' Name Change By The Associated Press https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2019/12/06/us/ap-us-...
Dec 7, 2019


ACLC Receives TBF Grant to Expand Clinics
The Austin Community Law Center was recently awarded a grant of $15,000 by the Texas Bar Foundation. This generous grant will allow us to...
Nov 4, 2019


Austin leads in police shootings during mental health calls, study finds
Austin leads in police shootings during mental health calls, study finds Austin-American Statesman By Heather Osbourne Sep 24, 2019...
Sep 25, 2019


Austin Police Shootings During Mental Health Calls Violate Human Rights
Today the Human Rights Clinic of the University of Texas at Austin School of Law and the Austin Community Law Center released a report,...
Sep 24, 2019


Lawyer says Austin police officers severely injured his client during a mental health call
Lawyer says Austin police officers severely injured his client during a mental health call by: Yoojin Cho AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin...
Aug 29, 2019


10 civil rights groups call on Travis County to drop pending marijuana cases
10 civil rights groups call on Travis County to drop pending marijuana cases August 1, 2019 Katie Hall en civil rights groups are calling...
Aug 1, 2019