ACLU of Texas

05/31/2026

TEXANS: Protect yourself and your loved ones by knowing your rights. Join us for our free virtual Know Your Rights series throughout June.

Learn more: aclutx.org/events

05/30/2026

BREAKING: We’re suing the Trump administration over inhumane conditions in Camp East Montana, a large immigrant detention center at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.

People detained here experience excessive force, medical neglect, and dehumanizing living conditions.

People detained by ICE describe rights violations at nation’s largest immigration detention center, including severe medical neglect, violence by guards, inhumane conditions

05/29/2026

The real horror story? What Texas lawmakers are putting students through — book bans, discriminatory dress codes, curricular censorship, and state-sponsored religion. 😵‍💫

That’s why the Texas Education Advocacy Series (TEAS) exists.

TEAS is a free training program for Texans who want to organize, advocate, and take action for students and public education. Participants will gain practical skills they can use right away, including public testimony prep, digital organizing, research strategies, media training, and more.

🗓️ July 15 through October 15 (biweekly Thursdays), 6:30–8 p.m. CT
💻 Virtual (join from anywhere)

Applications are open through June 15 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

➡️ Apply now: aclutx.org/teas 📣

05/28/2026

“Whether you’ve been in this work for years or are looking for ways to get involved now, there’s a place for you in this conversation.” — Oni Blair, ACLU of Texas executive director.

TEXANS: You’re invited to the ACLU of Texas 2026 Advocacy Summit, “250 Years Later: Where’s Democracy?”

On Friday, June 12, join keynote speaker Angela Rye, community leader Carlos Marentes, Sr., advocates, organizers, artists, and community members from across the state for an evening centered on civil rights, democracy, and the future of Texas.

Register now: https://action.aclu.org/event/tx-advocacy-summit-2026

05/25/2026

On May 14, Edward Busby Jr. became the 600th person executed by Texas since 1982 — the most of any state. Experts agreed that Edward had an intellectual disability and should have been exempt from the death penalty.

No one should be killed by the state. The time to end the racist, unjust, and cruel death penalty is NOW.

Edward Busby was executed by lethal injection Thursday, reinforcing Texas’ position as the nation's leader in capital punishment.

05/22/2026

An Austin high school student and asylum-seeker was released from ICE detention in time for his graduation.

He should never have been detained in the first place.

The Austin high school student, detained by ICE earlier this month while driving home from work and seeking asylum, is back home in time for graduation.

05/21/2026

TEXANS: Join us in El Paso on Friday, June 12 for the ACLU of Texas 2026 Advocacy Summit as we discuss this year's theme, "250 Years Later: Where’s Democracy?"

The evening will bring together community, conversation, and reflection on civil rights, democracy, and the future of justice in Texas and beyond.

The program begins at 6:30 p.m. MT, followed by a "Summer Nights in El Paso" reception. 💃

Interpretación en español disponible. Save your spot today and sign up: https://action.aclu.org/event/tx-advocacy-summit-2026

05/20/2026

Be who you are, for your pride 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Our June book club pick is here.

This month, we’re reading excerpts from Audre Lorde’s collection of essays, "Sister Outsider."

Swipe for the suggested reading schedule ahead of our virtual discussion on Saturday, June 20, at noon CT.

Sign up: https://action.aclu.org/webform/tx-bookclub

05/18/2026

Early voting begins TODAY in Texas' primary runoff election.

Texans: It's time to use our vote as our voice to demand what we're due. Vote early beginning today — Monday, May 18 — through Friday, May 22, or on Primary Runoff Election Day, May 26.

If you have questions or need support, call or text the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683). Trained experts, including legal experts from the ACLU of Texas, are ready to help in several languages.

05/18/2026

Early voting begins TODAY in Texas' primary runoff election.

Texans: It's time to use our vote as our voice to demand what we're due.

Vote early beginning today — Monday, May 18 — through Friday, May 22, or on Primary Runoff Election Day, May 26.

By being a voter, you can demand that elected officials take bold action to protect your rights. Be a Texas voter this election. By being a voter, you can demand that elected officials take bold action to protect your rights. As politicians attack our free speech, reproductive freedom, and other civ...