Press Releases

ACLU of Texas Responds to Gov. Greg Abbott’s Threat to Pull Funding from Houston Police Over ICE Policy

HOUSTON — The governor's office said Monday that the state would withhold $110 million in public safety funding from the City of Houston — which includes funding for the Houston Police Department — unless the City of Houston repeals a newly passed city ordinance by April 20.

ACLU of Texas Comments on State's Response to Student Walkouts

Government officials cannot punish students simply because they dislike their message.

ACLU of Texas, Partners Condemn Third Death at Camp East Montana and Demand Immediate Closure of the Detention Camp

A coalition of immigrant rights, legal advocacy, and faith-based organizations across Texas and New Mexico condemns the death of Victor Manuel Diaz while in immigration custody at Camp East Montana.