Court Battles

Along with our advocacy, legislative, and public education work, litigation remains one of the fundamental tools with which the ACLU of Texas fights for equality and civil rights. See below for more information on the cases we've brought to the courts.

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Jul 13, 2023

Loe v. Texas

Status: Lost appeal

Families and health professionals are suing the State of Texas to stop state officials from banning life-saving medical care for trans youth.

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Mar 9, 2022

Doe v. Abbott

Status: On appeal

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.

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Dec 15, 2021

Texas Migrant Arrest Program under 'Operation Lone Star'

Status: Filed

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...

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Nov 19, 2021

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

Status: Filed

The ACLU of Texas and partners filed a federal lawsuit challenging new...

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Oct 21, 2021

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

Status: Victory!

The ACLU of Texas filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of seven students against...

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People holding pro-abortion signs in front of the Supreme Court

Jul 13, 2021

Whole Woman's Health v. Jackson

Status: In U.S. Supreme Court

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...

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