Court Battles

Along with our advocacy, legislative, and public education work, litigation remains one of the fundamental tools with which the ACLU of Texas fights for equality and civil rights. See below for more information on the cases we've brought to the courts.

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Dec 18, 2018

Pluecker v. Paxton

Status: Closed

A lawsuit challenging a state law that requires government contractors to certify that they are not engaged in boycotts of Israel or territories controlled by Israel.

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Attorney General Jeff Sessions at the border wall

Aug 7, 2018

Grace v. Sessions

Status: In federal trial court

A federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s gutting of asylum protections for immigrants fleeing domestic violence and gang brutality.

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Jun 4, 2018

Texas v. Mason

Status: On appeal

A case representing Crystal Mason, a woman who was criminally prosecuted and sentenced to five years in prison for allegedly casting a provisional ballot improperly.

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Apr 23, 2018

Booth v. Galveston County et al

Status: Preliminary injunction recommended by magistrate judge

A lawsuit on behalf of people locked in Galveston County Jail because they cannot afford to pay bail, challenging the county’s practice of automatically setting money bail to detain people arrested for...

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Mar 15, 2018

Damus v. Department of Homeland Security

Status: Filed

A federal lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s arbitrary detention of asylum seekers fleeing persecution, torture, or death in their countries of origin.

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Jan 19, 2018

Daves v. Dallas County

Status: Preliminary injunction granted; cross-appeals filed

A lawsuit challenging Dallas County’s blanket use of pre-set money bail amounts, ordered in closed-door proceedings, to detain people arrested for misdemeanors and felonies.

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