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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Death penalty
Jan 28, 2015

Texas v. Robert Ladd

Smart Justice

A petition to the Supreme Court to stay the execution of Robert Ladd, a man with known intellectual disabilities.

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Border Patrol
Oct 21, 2013

Mireles v. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol

Border and Immigrants’ Rights

A series of coordinated legal complaints regarding reported abuses by U.S. Customs and Border Protection against border residents.

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Cheerleaders holding banner with Bible verse
Sep 22, 2013

Kountze Independent School District v. Matthews

An amicus brief in a case involving whether the Kountze Independent School District cheerleaders can display religious-themed banners at school football games.

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Girls in family detention center
Oct 22, 2011

Doe v. Neveleff

Border and Immigrants’ Rights

A district court class-action lawsuit involving female detainees at the Hutto ICE Detention facility and a private prison guard accused of sexually abusing them.

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