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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Jan 5, 2016

Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt

Status: Decided

A case regarding whether Texas may impose extreme burdens on the state’s abortion clinics.

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Oct 30, 2015

Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin

A case involving whether it is constitutional for the admissions program at the University of Texas to consider race as one factor, among many, in attempting to create a diverse educational experience for...

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Sep 22, 2015

Perales Serna, et al. v. Texas Department of State Health Services, Vital S

An amicus brief on behalf of U.S. citizens attempting to obtain birth certificates but being denied due to their parents' immigration status.

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Aug 5, 2015

Veasey v. Abbott

An amicus brief on behalf of plaintiffs in a case involving the constitutionality of Texas' voter ID law.

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Jun 25, 2015

Texas Dept. of Housing & Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities Project

A case regarding whether housing policies that have a disproportionate impact on racial minorities and women violate the anti-discrimination provision of the federal Fair Housing Act.

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Feb 23, 2015

State of Texas v. Max Soffar

A case involving an innocent man on the State of Texas' death row dying of terminal liver cancer.

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