News and Commentary

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.

Filter News
Feb 24, 2011

Yesterday, President Obama instructed the justice department to quit defending the “Defense of Marriage Act” from Constitutional challenges. That’s fine by the ACLU which was part of a lawsuit challenging this unfair law.

LGBTQIA+ Equality

ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero said, “"The president did the right thing and just propelled gay rights into the 21st century, where it belongs. Our government finally recognizes what we knew 14...

By admin

ACLU Executive Director Anthony Romero said, “"The president did the right thing and just propelled gay rights into the 21st century, where it belongs. Our government finally recognizes what we knew 14...

By admin
Jan 24, 2011

This Week at the Lege: Photo Voter ID

Voting Rights and Democracy
By Sara Haji ACLU of Texas Public Education Associate The right of every citizen to vote is something we take pretty seriously over here at the ACLU of Texas, but today’s deliberations over...
By admin
By Sara Haji ACLU of Texas Public Education Associate The right of every citizen to vote is something we take pretty seriously over here at the ACLU of Texas, but today’s deliberations over...
By admin
Jan 19, 2011

Ready, Set, Lege: Your First Liberty Blog Lege Update for the 82nd Session

Border and Immigrants’ Rights
By Sara Haji ACLU of Texas Public Education Associate...
By admin
By Sara Haji ACLU of Texas Public Education Associate...
By admin