Past Events

ACLU of Texas Pride Happy Hour

Join the ACLU of Texas in Austin to celebrate Pride month! Come out to learn more about our LGBTQ equality work and joining us at Austin Pride in August. First round is on us! 21+ only.

June 21, 2018 to
June 22, 2018

Legal Observer Training - San Antonio

On Saturday, June 9 the ACLU of Texas is hosting a Legal Observer Training for new and established volunteers in the San Antonio area. ACLU of Texas Legal Observers are a crucial part of our mission to protect and preserve civil liberties for all across Texas.

June 9, 2018 to
June 10, 2018

ACLU Meet & Greet - El Paso

The ACLU Border Rights Center just opened its doors in El Paso, and wants to meet you! Come visit with ACLU staff and others who believe in strengthening civil liberties in Texas' border communities and learn how you can get involved!

May 16, 2018

Screening of Death Row Stories: Family Lies

Join us Tuesday May 15 to watch Anthony Graves, aka U.S. Death Row Exoneree #138, on the CNN series “Death Row Stories." The "Family Lies" episode details Anthony's incredible ordeal with Texas' justice system.

May 15, 2018 to
May 16, 2018

DA for a day: Smart Justice workshop

Do you have what it takes to be the District Attorney of Dallas? Come to our Smart Justice workshop and see how well you handle the pressure of making decisions on real cases. Decide when to file charges and how severe those charges will be.

May 12, 2018 to
May 13, 2018

ACLU of Texas Volunteer Meet-Up

Meet with like-minded Texans in the Rio Grande Valley and get updates from ACLU of Texas staff on the fight for civil liberties. Please email Maria Cordero at [email protected] for more information or if you have questions.

May 10, 2018 to
May 11, 2018

Fair Chance Hiring Community Conversation

In 2016, Austin City Council passed the Fair Chance Hiring ordinance which prohibits employers from checking an applicant’s criminal history until a job offer is on the table.

April 28, 2018 to
April 29, 2018

Brownsville Rally Against DPS

We will have our monthly protest action against the high presence of Texas Department of Public Safety agents patrolling our communities in Brownsville, Tx.

April 27, 2018 to
April 28, 2018