TAKING SIDES IN TULIA

Following is a list of some of the major organizations involved in the
controversy surrounding the Tulia drug sting.

Friends of Justice - A loose organization made up of defendants from the
drug sting, their families and supporters. The group meets once a week to
pray, sing and provide support to those affected by the arrests. Friends of
Justice has played a large role in pushing national awareness of the
controversy through its contacts with the media.

Citizens for Swisher County - Founded in response to the Friends of Justice
and the controversy around the drug busts, Citizens for Swisher County
supports law enforcement and presents a positive image for Swisher County.
The organization adopted red bows as its symbols, which still decorate many
homes and businesses in Tulia.

American Civil Liberties Union - Since its founding in 1920, the ACLU has
grown into an organization of 300,000 members fighting against infringements
on civil liberties. The ACLU has a long history of fighting court battles
against civil rights violations, censorship and infringements on the rights
to abortion. The ACLU is active in Tulia mostly in the legal arena,
supporting a group of attorneys representing defendants on appeal and in
civil lawsuits. The ACLU co-filed the complaint with the Department of
Justice alleging racial discrimination. National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People - The NAACP was founded in 1909 to fight for
racial justice. The organization was instrumental in fighting for civil
rights and continues to battle against injustice. The NAACP operates through
numerous local chapters and is particularly adept at organizing rallies to
call attention to its causes. The organization first became involved in
Tulia through the Amarillo chapter, but residents of Tulia organized their
own chapter in October. The NAACP co-filed the complaint to the Department
of Justice.

William Moses Kunstler Fund for Racial Justice - The Kunstler Fund is a
small organization based in New York founded in the memory of Kunstler, who
was active in fighting for civil rights. The Kunstler Fund's primary focus
is fighting New York's Rockefeller Drug Laws, which provide long mandatory
sentences for drug offenders. The fund became involved in Tulia early in the
controversy and has played a large role in attracting national media outlets
to cover the story.