Issues

The fight for border and immigrants’ rights is especially important in the Lone Star State. Seventeen percent of our state’s residents are foreign-born, and we share a 1,254-mile border with Mexico. That border and the Texas communities along it endure the brunt of the nation’s long history of policies based in xenophobia and militarization. The state is a critical front in the struggle for border and immigrants’ rights in our country.

Protecting free speech means protecting a free press, the democratic process, diversity of thought and beliefs, protest rights, and so much more.

The ACLU of Texas works in partnership with communities to fight racism in the criminal legal system and to reduce the number of people in prisons and jails. We work in state and federal courts and advocate for change in local and state government.

The ACLU of Texas works to ensure that everyone in Texas can decide if, when, and with whom they have children.

Every student in Texas deserves a safe, supportive learning environment with equal access to opportunities and resources.

Voting and the right to vote are a bedrock of democracy. No rightful voter should be denied the opportunity to make their voice heard. And no voter should be afraid to vote because of intimidating poll watchers or the threat of going to jail for making an honest mistake.