Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | In-Person
Advocacy Summit: Where's Democracy?

2026 Advocacy Summit

Where's democracy? We're asking that question from one of the most consequential places in America. Join us in El Paso at our 2026 Advocacy Summit. Witness inspiring leaders committed to justice and learn more about how the ACLU of Texas is confronting some of the most urgent matters facing our state. Speakers include: Angela Rye (she/her) – Social Justice Advocate, Lawyer, and Commentator Carlos Marentes, Sr. (he/him) – Founder, Sin Fronteras Organizing Project Oni K. Blair (she/her) – Executive Director, ACLU of Texas Ticket sales end Thursday, June 11, 11:59 p.m. MT.  
Jun 12, 2026 | 6:30 PM (CT)
Event | Virtual
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Know Your Rights: Interacting with ICE and Law Enforcement Webinar

Policy experts at the ACLU of Texas are hosting a virtual Know Your Rights presentation to equip and empower all Texans with information on what to do if approached by law enforcement and immigration officials. We are not requiring registration for this training to protect the privacy of attendees.
Jun 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
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Know Your Rights: Navigating Encounters with Police

Knowing your rights is critical for navigating stressful situations safely and confidently. Join policy experts at the ACLU of Texas to learn about your rights when interacting with law enforcement during traffic stops, if you're arrested, and when witnessing police misconduct.
Jun 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
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Conozca sus Derechos: Interactuando con ICE y las Agencias de Ley

Expertos en políticas de la ACLU de Texas organizan un seminario virtual "Conozca sus derechos" para capacitar y empoderar a todos los tejanos con información sobre qué hacer si se les acercan las fuerzas del orden y los funcionarios de inmigración. Para proteger la privacidad de los asistentes, no es necesario registrarse para esta capacitación.
Jul 01, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
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Know Your Rights: Protest Webinar

Texans have a right to freely express our political opinions without censorship or violence. Join legal and policy experts at the ACLU of Texas to learn how the First Amendment protects the right to protest, which state laws impact speech rights in public spaces, and what to do if approached by law enforcement.
Jul 08, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
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Conozca sus Derechos: Interactuando con ICE y las Agencias de Ley

Expertos en políticas de la ACLU de Texas organizan un seminario virtual "Conozca sus derechos" para capacitar y empoderar a todos los tejanos con información sobre qué hacer si se les acercan las fuerzas del orden y los funcionarios de inmigración. English Language Interpretation will be provided. Para proteger la privacidad de los asistentes, no es necesario registrarse para esta capacitación.
Jul 09, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Event | Virtual
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Know Your Rights: Interacting with ICE and Law Enforcement Webinar

Policy experts at the ACLU of Texas are hosting a virtual Know Your Rights presentation to equip and empower all Texans with information on what to do if approached by law enforcement and immigration officials. We are not requiring registration for this training to protect the privacy of attendees.
Jul 15, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Event | Virtual
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Know Your Rights: Navigating Encounters with Police

Knowing your rights is critical for navigating stressful situations safely and confidently. Join policy experts at the ACLU of Texas to learn about your rights when interacting with law enforcement during traffic stops, if you're arrested, and when witnessing police misconduct.
Jul 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM

Past Events

Event | In-Person
ACLU of Texas Applauds Unanimous City Council Passage of Dallas Police Oversight Reforms

Over-policing: Reducing arrests and deportations

May 28, 2020 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-Person
Voting Line in Texas

Voting Rights: Virtual Advocacy Institute

May 28, 2020 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Image: RFIA attendees fill out postcards for their state legislators, writing in support of abortion access

Lunch + Letters

May 27, 2020 | 12:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Two people are holding rally signs in support of reproductive freedom. On the left is someone holding a poster that reads "Abotion is healthcare. Aboriton is a right." On the right, a person holds a sign that reads "Abortino Access for All."

Abortion Access: Virtual Advocacy Institute

May 21, 2020 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Screening of the film "62 Days" at UT-Austin

Proyección virtual del documental: 62 Days

May 18, 2020 | 4:00 PM
Event | In-Person
People in detention orange outfit

Smart Justice Webinar: Virtual Advocacy Institute

May 14, 2020 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-Person
Join us at a legal observer training in Austin, Thursday, February 6

Brownsville Legal Observer Training

Mar 07, 2020 | 10:30 AM
Event | In-Person
Image: A photo shows an open room. Many people sit in chairs, stand or lean on tables as they look to an unpictured person speaking. Closer to the camera is a table with an ACLU of Texas tablecloth draped over it with handouts on the table.

Brownsville Advocacy Workshop

Feb 22, 2020 | 10:30 AM
Event | In-Person
No license to discriminate: Postcard party & happy hour

Brownsville Redistricting Postcard Party

Feb 06, 2020 | 6:30 PM