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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May 21, 2019
On May 21, 2019, a day of action was held in cities across the U.S. to “...
On May 21, 2019, a day of action was held in cities across the U.S. to “...
May 15, 2019
How Bills Like Texas’ SB 17 Use the Law to Discriminate
Free Speech and Pluralism
Freedom of religion is a central tenet of our state and our country — that is why we have so many laws that protect our right to practice whichever religion we choose.
Yet there are...
By Adriana Piñon
Freedom of religion is a central tenet of our state and our country — that is why we have so many laws that protect our right to practice whichever religion we choose.
Yet there are...
By Adriana Piñon
May 3, 2019
We Stopped the State’s Attempted Voter Purge. Here’s How to Protect Your Right to Vote.
Voting Rights and Democracy
On April 26, 2019 in an historic settlement, acting Texas Secretary of State David Whitley ...
By Thomas Buser-Clancy
On April 26, 2019 in an historic settlement, acting Texas Secretary of State David Whitley ...
By Thomas Buser-Clancy
Apr 23, 2019
Denying Formerly Incarcerated People the Right to Vote Isn’t About Justice
Smart Justice
At the age of 19, I lost my right to vote due to a low level, non-violent felony drug conviction. I was sentenced to 22 years in prison, 17 of which was spent on parole, based on a prosecutor’s 45-year...
By Darwin Hamilton
At the age of 19, I lost my right to vote due to a low level, non-violent felony drug conviction. I was sentenced to 22 years in prison, 17 of which was spent on parole, based on a prosecutor’s 45-year...
By Darwin Hamilton
Apr 8, 2019
Sensible Marijuana Law Reform is Long Overdue in Texas
Smart Justice
This piece originally appeared in the Austin American-...
By Edgar Saldivar
This piece originally appeared in the Austin American-...
By Edgar Saldivar
Mar 28, 2019
Nationwide ACLU 100 Experience Tour Kicks Off in Austin at SXSW
Voting Rights and Democracy
Next year, the national ACLU will celebrate its 100-year anniversary. To mark this historic milestone, the ACLU launched a nationwide tour to engage the public through a series of interactive exhibits and...
Next year, the national ACLU will celebrate its 100-year anniversary. To mark this historic milestone, the ACLU launched a nationwide tour to engage the public through a series of interactive exhibits and...