As the leading civil rights organization in the Lone Star State, we at the ACLU of Texas believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.
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Jan 20, 2025
I’ve known Cecile for years through our work in the reproductive rights space. Today, I remember my friend as a fierce and loving advocate for change.
I’ve known Cecile for years through our work in the reproductive rights space. Today, I remember my friend as a fierce and loving advocate for change.
Jan 20, 2025
Texans Won’t Abandon Our Values or Each Other
As we witness the inauguration of a president who wants to roll back hard-won freedoms that Dr. King and others worked to secure, we’ll keep working for a state that works for all of us.
As we witness the inauguration of a president who wants to roll back hard-won freedoms that Dr. King and others worked to secure, we’ll keep working for a state that works for all of us.
Jan 13, 2025
The Long Journey Home
Border and Immigrants’ Rights
For many people seeking safety, the journey to winning asylum in the U.S. is long. The ACLU goes behind the scenes.
For many people seeking safety, the journey to winning asylum in the U.S. is long. The ACLU goes behind the scenes.
Jan 9, 2025
The Forcible Removal of Religious Headwear in Texas Jails Is Invasive and Unconstitutional
Smart Justice
Being forced to remove religious headwear is devastating to our sense of dignity. The state has no role taking our religious freedom from us.
By Savannah Kumar
Being forced to remove religious headwear is devastating to our sense of dignity. The state has no role taking our religious freedom from us.
By Savannah Kumar