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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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Nov 28, 2022

“Keep Our Families Together”: A Law That Protects Native Families is at Risk

Two Native people share how the Indian Child Welfare Act impacted their lives as the law faces a challenge at the Supreme Court.
Two Native people share how the Indian Child Welfare Act impacted their lives as the law faces a challenge at the Supreme Court.
A woman holding a child.
A woman holding a child.
Nov 7, 2022

Elections Are Celebrations, Not Opportunities for Intimidation

Voting Rights and Democracy
Voter intimidation must always be addressed and eliminated, so that elections can be a celebration and voters can safely cast their ballots.
By Ashley Harris
Voter intimidation must always be addressed and eliminated, so that elections can be a celebration and voters can safely cast their ballots.
By Ashley Harris
Purple and blue image of voting booths lined up
Purple and blue image of voting booths lined up
Aug 18, 2022

Native Families' Right to Stay Together is at Stake at the Supreme Court

The Indian Child Welfare Act — a law that protects Native children from forced removal from their families, tribes, and culture — is currently under attack.
The Indian Child Welfare Act — a law that protects Native children from forced removal from their families, tribes, and culture — is currently under attack.
Children from the Zuni Pueblo lead the U.S. pledge of allegiance in the Zuni language in the New Mexico state Capitol in Santa Fe, N.M.
Children from the Zuni Pueblo lead the U.S. pledge of allegiance in the Zuni language in the New Mexico state Capitol in Santa Fe, N.M.
Jun 7, 2022

Border Patrol is Investigating Itself Following Deaths, Report Reveals

Border and Immigrants’ Rights
In a vehicle pursuit that killed our client’s son, a newly-uncovered report shows Border Patrol’s unauthorized, conflict-ridden Critical Incident Team are the lead investigators.
In a vehicle pursuit that killed our client’s son, a newly-uncovered report shows Border Patrol’s unauthorized, conflict-ridden Critical Incident Team are the lead investigators.
An ACLU client looking at family photos.
An ACLU client looking at family photos.
May 9, 2022

The Roe Draft Signals a Potential New Front in the Already-Raging War Against the LGBTQ Community

Reproductive Freedom
This isn’t a “they’re coming for us next” moment. They’ve already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.
This isn’t a “they’re coming for us next” moment. They’ve already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.
Demonstrators with pro-abortion-and-LGBTQ signage.
Demonstrators with pro-abortion-and-LGBTQ signage.