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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.

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Jan 10, 2024

I Went Up Against the Texas Legal System's Anti-Trans Hair Policy — And Won

LGBTQIA+ Equality
Thanks to my relentless advocacy and a lawsuit I pursued with the ACLU of Texas, an important victory now helps me and countless others live more authentically as ourselves in Texas prisons.
By Lilly Anne Hopkins
Thanks to my relentless advocacy and a lawsuit I pursued with the ACLU of Texas, an important victory now helps me and countless others live more authentically as ourselves in Texas prisons.
By Lilly Anne Hopkins
TDCJ building in Austin, Texas
TDCJ building in Austin, Texas
Dec 18, 2023

5 Ways Texans Made Our State Better in 2023

Free Speech and Pluralism

In the face of unprecedented attacks, Texans of all backgrounds showed up this year as visionary leaders.

In the face of unprecedented attacks, Texans of all backgrounds showed up this year as visionary leaders.

five boxes representing five different issue areas, immigrant rights, reproductive freedom, lgbtqia+ rights, voting rights, and student rights
five boxes representing five different issue areas, immigrant rights, reproductive freedom, lgbtqia+ rights, voting rights, and student rights
Dec 8, 2023

5 Must-Read Banned Books for Your Holiday Shopping

Free Speech and Pluralism
We can't let our politicians dictate what we read — so this holiday season, consider gifting a banned book to your friends and loved ones.
We can't let our politicians dictate what we read — so this holiday season, consider gifting a banned book to your friends and loved ones.
Ms. P and the right to read
Ms. P and the right to read
Nov 2, 2023

White Supremacy is Fueling Extreme Anti-Immigrant Policy in Texas

Border and Immigrants’ Rights
A radical anti-immigrant bill is advancing through a special legislative session — but Texans can demand their representatives vote no.
A radical anti-immigrant bill is advancing through a special legislative session — but Texans can demand their representatives vote no.
American and Texas state flags flying on the dome of the Texas State Capitol building.
American and Texas state flags flying on the dome of the Texas State Capitol building.
Nov 2, 2023

Why I’m Challenging My School’s Sexist Dress Code Policies

Free Speech and Pluralism
We’re demanding change by filing a complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.
We’re demanding change by filing a complaint with the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights.
Several silhouettes of individuals running track.
Several silhouettes of individuals running track.
Sep 19, 2023

ACLU of Texas Announces Three New Board Members

Fatma Marouf, Leon Reed, Jr., and Joli Angel Robinson will join the Board following a vote by the organization’s members.

Fatma Marouf, Leon Reed, Jr., and Joli Angel Robinson will join the Board following a vote by the organization’s members.

ACLU of Texas
ACLU of Texas