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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Nov 9, 2021
I did not know I was considered ineligible to vote. So a poll worker advised me to submit a provisional ballot. It never counted, but I was still convicted.
I did not know I was considered ineligible to vote. So a poll worker advised me to submit a provisional ballot. It never counted, but I was still convicted.
Nov 8, 2021
The Final Religious Request of a Man on Death Row is in the Supreme Court’s Hands
Religion and Belief
Texas won’t allow pastor to pray aloud or “lay hands on” John Ramirez as he dies.
By Heather L. Weaver
Texas won’t allow pastor to pray aloud or “lay hands on” John Ramirez as he dies.
By Heather L. Weaver
Oct 14, 2021
Dangerous House Bill Will Harm Trans Children Like My Own
LGBTQIA+ Equality
One of the hardest things about parenting is the fact that there are so many questions and so few definite answers on how to best take care of our kids. As that tiresome old cliché goes, kids don’t come...
By Susan Broyles Sookram
One of the hardest things about parenting is the fact that there are so many questions and so few definite answers on how to best take care of our kids. As that tiresome old cliché goes, kids don’t come...
By Susan Broyles Sookram
Sep 30, 2021
Loving Books in a Time of Increasing Censorship
Free Speech and Pluralism
This year’s Banned Books Week (Sept. 26-Oct. 2) has a renewed importance to me and the community of students I serve. You see, I’m a librarian at a public, inner-...
By Christy S.
This year’s Banned Books Week (Sept. 26-Oct. 2) has a renewed importance to me and the community of students I serve. You see, I’m a librarian at a public, inner-...
By Christy S.
Sep 24, 2021
Addressing Racialized Violence Against Migrants Requires a Complete Overhaul of Customs and Border Protection
Border and Immigrants’ Rights
Absent deep reforms, Border Patrol’s long history of racist, violent abuse means inhumanity like that displayed in Del Rio, Texas will continue to repeat itself.
Absent deep reforms, Border Patrol’s long history of racist, violent abuse means inhumanity like that displayed in Del Rio, Texas will continue to repeat itself.