Texas Supreme Court Throws Out Final Senate Bill 8 Challenge

Paving the road to the end

"...The most promising lawsuit against Texas' ban on abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, enacted..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Texas Reproductive Health Advocates Lay Out Legislative Agenda

“Trust. Respect. Access.” campaign combines progressive forces

"...–supported by a coalition of groups including NARAL Pro-Choice Texas, Whole Woman’s Health, Planned Parenthood Texas Votes, the ACLU..."

March 6, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

HB 2 Heads to Supremes – As Texas Leaps Backward 30 Years

Clinics stop services as abortion law goes into effect

"...Until at least Nov. 12, the new Texas abortion restrictions are in the hands of the U.S...."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Supreme Court Gives Trans Kids a Partial Win

A glass half full

"...The Texas Supreme Court last week criticized the state's governor and..."

May 20, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Texas Claims Abortion Law Harms No One

State files SCOTUS brief defending HB 2

"...seeking access to care, lawyers for the state of Texas argued in a brief filed Tuesday with the U.S...."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fight for Our Lives Rally at the Texas Capitol

"...Fight for Our Lives Rally at the Texas Capitol rotunda to oppose anti-LGBTQI legislation...."

March 27, 2023 Photo Gallery

Abortion Rights Lawsuit Filed Against State of Texas

"...advocates filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Texas on behalf of abortion providers across the state. The..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas “Death Star” Law Ruled Unconstitutional Two Days Before Taking Effect

But Texas is likely to appeal

"...The law, championed by Texas Republicans in the most recent legislative session, could result..."

Aug. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Change in Direction for the Texas Civil Rights Project

New leadership doesn't sit well with the old guard

"...This spring, the board of trustees for the Texas Civil Rights Project, a community lawyering organization known for..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Texas Makes Its HB2 Case to U.S. Supreme Court

Says no evidence women are harmed

"...which provide abortion care in Austin – and the ACLU. They argued that the provision violates due process and..."

Nov. 12, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Tears for Texas Women

13 clinics to close if law not blocked

"...Oct. 29, unless a federal judge blocks implementation of Texas' sweeping new abortion regulations, 13 clinics across Texas –..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A New Pro-Choice Leader at NARAL Pro-Choice Texas

Aimee Arrambide takes over advocacy group

"...In a state as anti-choice as Texas, leading reproductive rights advocates to victory is no easy..."

Aug. 31, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

ACLU, Lambda Legal Back in Court to Halt Trans “Abuse” Investigations

AG Paxton argues investigations should continue while ruling protecting famlies of trans children is appealed

"...families with transgender children from unneccessary investigations by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services...."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Texas ACLU Readies for Abortion Battle in Cities and Towns

The struggle starts at the local level

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Lawsuits Are Mounting Against Abbott's Border Operation

The Department of Justice, ACLU of Texas challenge scheme

"...battles on two fronts. The American Civil Liberties Union, Texas Fair Defense Project, and law firm Covington & Burling..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Austin Trans Youth & Allies Rally Against State “Abuse” Guidelines

About 350 gathered at the Texas Capitol to defend the human rights of trans kids and their families

"...more hopeful for the future of trans kids in Texas than ever. "I was surprised at the number of..."

March 11, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Feeling the Heat

A profile of the new Texas ACLU and Executive Director Will Harrell

"...Nineties with virtually no presence at the Legislature, the Texas state office of the American Civil Liberties Union is..."

April 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

How to Help Detained Migrant Families

Make an impact by contributing to these advocacy groups

"...providing direct support and relief to detained refugees in Texas...."

July 15, 2019 News Post by Katelyn Landry

News Roundup: Water Flows Downhill

WTP 4 opens, ACLU sues Obama, and Brown awaits his fate

"...The still-debated Water Treatment Plant No. 4 opened, the ACLU sued the Obama Administration, and journalist/activist Barrett Brown learned..."

Dec. 22, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Point Austin: Work in Progress

Susan Herman of the ACLU on the long fight for liberty and justice

"...is, we're not entirely ready to close down the ACLU offices and put up a 'Mission Accomplished' banner."..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Another Legal Battle Lost in the Fight for Abortion Rights

While ACLU fights for a few more weeks of abortion services, providers look to haven states

"...The legal skirmishes that could have bought Texans a..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Pro-Choice Groups Strike Back at Malicious Abortion Foe

Leader of small-town ban effort slapped with defamation suit

"...Three abortion support organizations - The Lilith Fund, the Texas Equal Access Fund, and The Afiya Center - are..."

June 11, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]

AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19

"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a letter Friday afternoon,..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Picking Up the TAB

The Travis Co. DA and the courts consider Texas Association of Business money spent during the fall campaign.

"...are on the verge of attaining domination of statewide Texas politics -- except for one problem: A pesky Democratic..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

The Secretary of State calls time-out on the voting machine front

"...meeting of the state's voting examiners was postponed by Texas Secretary of State Geoffrey Connor after a lawsuit was..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

At Close Range

The Men Behind the Texas Militia Myth

"...40,000 militia members nationwide training to use this weapon. Texas' largest militia, the Texas Constitutional Militia, claims 2,000-6,000 members..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Headlines

"...week, at least three lawsuits have been filed against Texas Secre­tary of State David Whitley, after Whitley's report claiming..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature

Lawsuits Challenge Pro-Israel Loyalty Oaths

Pflugerville speech therapist challenges anti-boycott requirement in Texas law

"...speech and language pathologist is suing the district and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for ending her employment after..."

Dec. 21, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Daily Hustle: 11/8/10

Meet six finalists for Police Monitor

"...and John Arnold Foundation, Houston, and Policy Director of Texas Defenders Service: Displaying deep state ties, Bernhardt has worked..."

Nov. 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

American Violet

This moving message film tells a story about a miscarriage of Texas justice.

"...she was arrested by the police in her small Texas town. Based on true events, American Violet tells a..."

May 1, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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