Press Releases

ACLU of Texas Launches Redesigned Students’ Rights Hub for K-12 Students Facing Civil Rights Issues in Schools

HOUSTON – The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas today launched its redesigned Students’ Rights Hub to address major civil rights issues facing K-12 public school students in Texas.

Court Rejects Attempt to Dismiss Case Seeking Accountability for Wrongful Prosecution of Abortion

McALLEN, Texas – A federal judge ruled today that a lawsuit seeking accountability for the unlawful investigation and prosecution of Lizelle Gonzalez can proceed, rejecting attempts by Starr County officials to have the case dismissed. Gonzalez, represented by Garza Martinez, the American Civil Libe

Texas Supreme Court Refuses to Block Law Banning Health Care for Texas Trans Youth

The Texas Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling blocking enforcement of Senate Bill 14, permitting the anti-transgender law to remain in effect.
Court Cases: Loe v. Texas

ACLU of Texas and ACLU Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Defend First Amendment Right to Protest

WASHINGTON — The ACLU of Texas and the ACLU are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the state criminal court convictions of three North Texas community organizers who were sentenced to incarceration in county jail for peacefully protesting.

ACLU of Texas Report Shows Failures of $11 Billion Immigration Enforcement Program Operation Lone Star

HOUSTON — The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas and ACLU Analytics published a report today that reveals Governor Greg Abbott’s state immigration enforcement program, Operation Lone Star (OLS), has failed its mission.