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 26, 2024
Open Letter to College and University Presidents on Student Protests
Free Speech
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.
Academic freedom and free speech are essential. Universities must protect them.
Mar 15, 2024
Giant Puppets Rally for Immigrants at the Texas Capitol
Border and Immigrants’ Rights
More than 1,000 people — with giant 15-foot puppets — rallied at the State Capitol in Austin to send a clear message: Immigrants are welcome here!
More than 1,000 people — with giant 15-foot puppets — rallied at the State Capitol in Austin to send a clear message: Immigrants are welcome here!
Feb 15, 2024
What To Know About Harris County’s 2024 District Attorney Candidates
Smart Justice
A district attorney is one of the most powerful elected officials in our local community. Learn more about the candidates for Harris County's next DA.
A district attorney is one of the most powerful elected officials in our local community. Learn more about the candidates for Harris County's next DA.
Jan 10, 2024
I Went Up Against the Texas Legal System's Anti-Trans Hair Policy — And Won
LGBTQIA+ Equality
Thanks to my relentless advocacy and a lawsuit I pursued with the ACLU of Texas, an important victory now helps me and countless others live more authentically as ourselves in Texas prisons.
By Lilly Anne Hopkins
Thanks to my relentless advocacy and a lawsuit I pursued with the ACLU of Texas, an important victory now helps me and countless others live more authentically as ourselves in Texas prisons.
By Lilly Anne Hopkins
Dec 18, 2023
5 Ways Texans Made Our State Better in 2023
Free Speech
In the face of unprecedented attacks, Texans of all backgrounds showed up this year as visionary leaders.
In the face of unprecedented attacks, Texans of all backgrounds showed up this year as visionary leaders.
Dec 8, 2023
5 Must-Read Banned Books for Your Holiday Shopping
Free Speech
We can't let our politicians dictate what we read — so this holiday season, consider gifting a banned book to your friends and loved ones.
We can't let our politicians dictate what we read — so this holiday season, consider gifting a banned book to your friends and loved ones.