The Infrastructure of Racial Justice Is Under Attack. We Must Fight for It

The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face of inordinate pressure, but only if we band together to protect this vital civil rights infrastructure.

Civil Rights March, Washington DC. on August 28, 1963.

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Keep Texans safe when encountering immigration officials

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What Students Lose When School Becomes a Political Battleground

The Trump administration is attempting to push its political ideals and conservative agenda on students and restrict access to a diverse and inclusive education. Students are speaking out about how harmful these unlawful practices are.

A group of high school students wearing blue shirts reading "DISSENT IS PATRIOTIC" pose for the camera.

Trump's Executive Orders Promoting Sex Discrimination, Explained

A new executive order lays out a plan to erase transgender people’s existence under the law

A pesron holding up a sign reading "A World Without Trans People Has Never Existed And Never Will" at a demonstration.

“Here’s to the Work Ahead.” How I’m Honoring the Legendary Cecile Richards

I’ve known Cecile for years through our work in the reproductive rights space. Today, I remember my friend as a fierce and loving advocate for change.

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Texans Won’t Abandon Our Values or Each Other

As we witness the inauguration of a president who wants to roll back hard-won freedoms that Dr. King and others worked to secure, we’ll keep working for a state that works for all of us.

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The Long Journey Home

For many people seeking safety, the journey to winning asylum in the U.S. is long. The ACLU goes behind the scenes of our new series, Letters to America, to reflect on what daily life looks like for individuals building a new home in the States.

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The Forcible Removal of Religious Headwear in Texas Jails Is Invasive and Unconstitutional

Being forced to remove religious headwear is devastating to our sense of dignity. The state has no role taking our religious freedom from us.

By Savannah Kumar

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6 Ways Texans Showed Up for Each Other in 2024

We envision a state in which every person can thrive. In 2024, Texans worked on making that vision a reality.

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