Elections Are Celebrations, Not Opportunities for Intimidation

Voter intimidation must always be addressed and eliminated, so that elections can be a celebration and voters can safely cast their ballots.

By Ashley Harris

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Native Families' Right to Stay Together is at Stake at the Supreme Court

The Indian Child Welfare Act — a law that protects Native children from forced removal from their families, tribes, and culture — is currently under attack.

Children from the Zuni Pueblo lead the U.S. pledge of allegiance in the Zuni language in the New Mexico state Capitol in Santa Fe, N.M.

ACLU of Texas Staff Unionize and Receive Voluntary Recognition

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW Local 2320, AFL-CIO announced today the voluntary recognition of its employees’ union. This is the first step in a collaborative process between the organization and the bargaining unit to negotiate and execute a collective bargaining agreement.  

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Border Patrol is Investigating Itself Following Deaths, Report Reveals

In a vehicle pursuit that killed our client’s son, a newly-uncovered report shows Border Patrol’s unauthorized, conflict-ridden Critical Incident Team are the lead investigators.

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The Roe Draft Signals a Potential New Front in the Already-Raging War Against the LGBTQ Community

This isn’t a “they’re coming for us next” moment. They’ve already come for us, and the fight of our lives is here.

Demonstrators with pro-abortion-and-LGBTQ signage.

ACLU of Texas Welcomes Anjel Johnson as Director of Communications

We're excited to welcome Anjel Johnson as the new Director of Communications for the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas. With almost two decades of experience in communications, Anjel will help the affiliate engage thoughtfully with communities throughout the state.

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Documents Reveal Confusion and Lack of Training in Texas Execution

As Texas prepares to execute two more people, questions linger about past dysfunction and critical errors.

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Border Patrol interior checkpoints are a cruel and pointless burden on borderland residents

An ACLU lawsuit uncovered Border Patrol documents that show agents are trained to sidestep Constitutional protections.

By Shaw Drake, Nia Rucker

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Five Things to Know About the Title 42 Immigrant Expulsion Policy

Since March 2020, the government has misused the order to kick out people seeking asylum more than 1.7 million times.

Demonstrators standing in front of a mobile billboard that says, “It’s past time to end Trump-era policies at the border.”