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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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Feb 27, 2025

DEI and Accessibility, Explained

Free Speech and Pluralism

Attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are not new.

Attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) are not new.

Protesters in front of the Supreme Court hold signs that read, "Diversity, Opportunity, Justice", "ACLU, WE THE PEOPLE", "Affirmative Action YES!" and "Asians for Affirmative Action".
Protesters in front of the Supreme Court hold signs that read, "Diversity, Opportunity, Justice", "ACLU, WE THE PEOPLE", "Affirmative Action YES!" and "Asians for Affirmative Action".
Feb 27, 2025

ACLU of Texas and Staff Announce First Collective Bargaining Agreement

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and ACLU of Texas Staff United proudly announce the signing of a first union contract.  

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and ACLU of Texas Staff United proudly announce the signing of a first union contract.  

ACLU of Texas
ACLU of Texas
Feb 24, 2025

The Infrastructure of Racial Justice Is Under Attack. We Must Fight for It

Free Speech and Pluralism
The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face of inordinate pressure, but only if we band together to protect this vital civil rights infrastructure.
The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face of inordinate pressure, but only if we band together to protect this vital civil rights infrastructure.
Civil Rights March, Washington DC. on August 28, 1963.
Civil Rights March, Washington DC. on August 28, 1963.
Feb 21, 2025

Call for Know Your Rights Poster Art

Border and Immigrants’ Rights
Keep Texans safe when encountering immigration officials — by ensuring we know our rights.
Keep Texans safe when encountering immigration officials — by ensuring we know our rights.
Call for Know Your Rights poster art
Call for Know Your Rights poster art
Feb 20, 2025

What Students Lose When School Becomes a Political Battleground

Free Speech and Pluralism
The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict access to a diverse and inclusive education. Students are speaking out about how harmful...
The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict access to a diverse and inclusive education. Students are speaking out about how harmful...
A group of high school students wearing blue shirts reading "DISSENT IS PATRIOTIC" pose for the camera.
A group of high school students wearing blue shirts reading "DISSENT IS PATRIOTIC" pose for the camera.
Jan 22, 2025

Trump's Executive Orders Promoting Sex Discrimination, Explained

LGBTQIA+ Equality

A new executive order lays out a plan to erase transgender people’s existence under the law.

A new executive order lays out a plan to erase transgender people’s existence under the law.

A pesron holding up a sign reading "A World Without Trans People Has Never Existed And Never Will" at a demonstration.
A pesron holding up a sign reading "A World Without Trans People Has Never Existed And Never Will" at a demonstration.