Press Releases

U.S. Supreme Court Extends Pause on Texas' Anti-Immigrant Legislation that Would Overstep Federal Law

AUSTIN, Texas – The U.S. Supreme Court today extended its stay of Texas Senate Bill 4 (88-4), an extreme anti-immigrant law. The ruling prevents the law from going into effect until March 18 at 4 p.m. CDT / 5 p.m. EDT.

Civil Rights Groups Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Block Extreme Anti-Immigrant Law S.B. 4 in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — Civil rights groups today filed an application to the U.S. Supreme Court to vacate an administrative stay from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Court Halts Latest Effort by Texas Attorney General to Persecute Texas Families with Transgender Youth

AUSTIN, Texas – A Travis County District Court today blocked the latest effort by the Texas Attorney General’s Office to persecute Texas families with transgender youth.

Federal Court Blocks Extreme Texas Legislation S.B. 4 That Would Overstep Federal Immigration Law

AUSTIN, Texas – The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas today granted a motion for preliminary injunction to block Texas Senate Bill 4 (88-4).

Civil Rights Groups React to Federal Court Preliminary Injunction Hearing for Texas Senate Bill 4

AUSTIN, Texas — The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas heard arguments today regarding a motion for a preliminary injunction to block Texas Senate Bill 4 (88-4).

ACLU of Texas Study Reveals Majority of Texas Public Schools Still Have Discriminatory Dress Codes

HOUSTON — The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas published today a report that reveals more than half of Texas public K-12 school districts still have discriminatory dress codes and grooming policies.