Press Releases

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Texas Court Expands Injunction Blocking State From Targeting Families of Trans Youth Who Are Members of PFLAG National

AUSTIN – The Travis County District Court issued a third injunction today blocking the State of Texas from implementing a directi

September 16, 2022

ACLU of Texas Launches Hub to Support Black, Brown, LGBTQIA+ Students

HOUSTON — The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas published today its Students’ Rights Hub to promote inclusive education in the Lone Star State.

August 31, 2022

ACLU of Texas Announces Four New Board Members

HOUSTON — The ACLU of Texas is excited to announce the recent election of new members to its Board of Directors — Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew and Royce Brooks — following a vote by the organization’s members. The Board of Directors also appointed Feliz Abelos and David Henderson to vacated positions.

August 18, 2022

ACLU Files Amicus Brief Urging Supreme Court to Uphold the Indian Child Welfare Act

WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union, along with 12 ACLU state affiliates and represented by Cooley LLP, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court today urging the court to uphold the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

August 18, 2022

ACLU of Texas Warns Against Unlawful Order by Gov. Abbott

HOUSTON — Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order today purporting to empower state authorities to detain migrants and return them to border crossings.

July 7, 2022

Providers Challenge Texas Abortion Ban

HOUSTON — Abortion providers filed a lawsuit today in state court seeking to block officials from enforcing the state’s long-repealed pre-Roe abortion ban.

June 27, 2022