Court Battles

Doe v. Abbott

The ACLU of Texas and partners filed a lawsuit on behalf of a transgender child, her parents, and a licensed psychologist against Gov. Abbott and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

March 9, 2022

Texas Migrant Arrest Program under 'Operation Lone Star'

Major immigrant and civil rights organizations including the ACLU of Texas, Texas Civil Rights Project, and Texas Fair Defense Project, with the support of over 100 organizations, jointly filed a Title VI discrimination complaint with the U.S.

December 15, 2021

Fair Maps Texas Action Committee et al. v. Abbott et al

The ACLU of Texas and partners filed a federal lawsuit challenging new Texas state legislative and congressional district plans as unconstitutional racial gerrymande

November 19, 2021

A.C. et al v. Magnolia Independent School District

The ACLU of Texas filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of seven students against the Magnolia Independent School District for engaging in explicit gender discrimination.

October 21, 2021

Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson

The ACLU of Texas along with ACLU National and other partners filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Texas law banning abortion as early as six weeks in pregnancy, before many people know they are pregnant.

July 13, 2021

Hotze v. Hollins

The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Texas moved to intervene in a lawsuit that seeks to invalidate nearly 127,000 early votes cast via drive-thru voting in Harris County.

November 2, 2020