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, Partners Sue Travis County Over Denying Right to Legal Counsel

AUSTIN, Texas — A class action lawsuit on behalf of people jailed without lawyers in Travis County was filed in federal court Wednesday night to affirm the constitutional right to counsel at first appearance.