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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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Apr 16, 2025

Trump's Expanded Domestic Military Use Should Worry Us All

President Donald Trump's use of the military domestically is dangerous and deeply misguided.
President Donald Trump's use of the military domestically is dangerous and deeply misguided.
Members of the National Guard patrol the area surrounding the outskirts of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
Members of the National Guard patrol the area surrounding the outskirts of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
Apr 1, 2025

Use and Share: Know Your Rights Posters

Border and Immigrants’ Rights
Help keep Texas families together by sharing these Know Your Rights posters with your community.
Help keep Texas families together by sharing these Know Your Rights posters with your community.
Photo of black and brown community members with language saying Know Your Rights and Nadie es ilegal written on the poster
Photo of black and brown community members with language saying Know Your Rights and Nadie es ilegal written on the poster
Mar 26, 2025

Five Resources for Young Trans Texans

LGBTQIA+ Equality
In the face of attacks on young trans Texans, building a robust support system is vital.
In the face of attacks on young trans Texans, building a robust support system is vital.
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Mar 21, 2025

Can Border Agents Search Your Electronic Devices? It’s Complicated.

Border and Immigrants’ Rights
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about when border agents can legally conduct searches of travelers’ electronic devices at international airports and other ports of entry. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t...
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about when border agents can legally conduct searches of travelers’ electronic devices at international airports and other ports of entry. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t...
Security Check at the Airport
Security Check at the Airport
Mar 20, 2025

A Letter From Palestinian Activist Mahmoud Khalil

Free Speech and Pluralism
Khalil, who was unlawfully arrested in retaliation for his advocacy, details this violation of his free speech rights.
Khalil, who was unlawfully arrested in retaliation for his advocacy, details this violation of his free speech rights.
A picture of Mahmoud Khalil.
A picture of Mahmoud Khalil.
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".