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.
The Election is Over — Now Let’s Lead Freedom Forward
In the past year, we’ve witnessed so many agonizing examples of the brutal reality of systemic racism. We’ve mourned the loss of more than 270,000 American lives from a deadly pandemic. We’ve seen a...
In the past year, we’ve witnessed so many agonizing examples of the brutal reality of systemic racism. We’ve mourned the loss of more than 270,000 American lives from a deadly pandemic. We’ve seen a...
Transgender Awareness Week: The Road Ahead for Trans Texans
Trans Awareness week runs from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19 and ends, officially, on Nov. 20, with Transgender Day of Remembrance.
This week is about celebrating the power, love, and resilience that all trans...
Trans Awareness week runs from Nov. 13 to Nov. 19 and ends, officially, on Nov. 20, with Transgender Day of Remembrance.
This week is about celebrating the power, love, and resilience that all trans...
Count Every Vote
In an unprecedented year, it’s only natural that we have an unprecedented election. It’s the first in our lifetimes to occur during a global pandemic, and one in which an unprecedented number of votes are...
In an unprecedented year, it’s only natural that we have an unprecedented election. It’s the first in our lifetimes to occur during a global pandemic, and one in which an unprecedented number of votes are...
Five Things to Remember When Voting in Person in Texas
With just about a week to go until Election Day, Texas is already seeing record-shattering voter turnout, with millions of Texans heading to the polls.
With this historic turnout, along with new...
With just about a week to go until Election Day, Texas is already seeing record-shattering voter turnout, with millions of Texans heading to the polls.
With this historic turnout, along with new...
When Black Mourners are Threatened with Official Violence
Carl Takei, Former Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU’s Trone Center for Justice and Equality
Carl Takei, Former Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU’s Trone Center for Justice and Equality