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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Apr 16, 2020

Nora et al v. Wolf

Border and Immigrants’ Rights
Status: Filed

A federal lawsuit on behalf of 26 asylum seekers — 12 adults and their 14 minor children — who are unlawfully trapped in life-threatening conditions in Tamaulipas, Mexico while they wait on their asylum...

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Two people are holding rally signs in support of reproductive freedom. On the left is someone holding a poster that reads "Abotion is healthcare. Aboriton is a right." On the right, a person holds a sign that reads "Abortino Access for All."
Apr 13, 2020

Planned Parenthood v. Abbott et al

Reproductive Freedom
Status: Closed

A lawsuit challenging the State of Texas' efforts to block people’s access to abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Image: A stylized photo shows men wearing uniforms that say "Jail" on their backs. They sit around tables in a carceral facility
Apr 9, 2020

Sanchez et al v. Dallas County Sheriff

Smart Justice
Status: Filed

A federal class-action lawsuit against Dallas County and Sheriff Marian Brown seeking the immediate release of anyone over the age of 50 and those who are most vulnerable to contracting the COVID-19 virus...

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Apr 8, 2020

Vazquez Barrera et al v. Wolf et al

Border and Immigrants’ Rights
Status: Filed

A class-action lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal officials on behalf of immigrants detained at the ICE Montgomery Processing Center (MPC), all of whom are...

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Apr 8, 2020

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association et al v. Abbott

Smart Justice
Status: Pending

A lawsuit challenging Governor Abbott’s passage of an executive order, GA-13, which unlawfully attempts to remove discretion from judges about who can receive personal bonds. 

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Apr 2, 2020

Texas Democratic Party et al v. Debeauvoir & State of Texas

Voting Rights
Status: Closed

A lawsuit seeking to declare that, under Texas law, all registered voters qualify to request a mail-in ballot as a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis. 

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