ACLU of Texas
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From Amarillo to Brownsville and Beaumont to El Paso, we believe in a Texas that works for all of us.
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BREAKING: We and partners are suing to block Senate Bill 12 — an unconstitutional ban on programs and activities that mention race, gender identity, or sexual orientation in Texas public schools. Every student should feel safe, supported, and given the best opportunity to thrive
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NEW: We and our partners sent a letter warning Texas superintendents not to implement S.B. 10, after a federal court ruled it “plainly unconstitutional” to display the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. https://t.co/mcXey7hYTL
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Civil rights organizations sent a letter to public school superintendents across Texas, warning school districts not to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
BREAKING: A federal court has preliminarily blocked the Texas public school districts in our lawsuit from displaying the Ten Commandments in every classroom. 📢 This win for religious freedom reaffirms what we already know: Public schools are for educating, not evangelizing.
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BREAKING: Without public input and before providing flood relief, the Texas House passed new congressional maps that further disenfranchise voters of color. This is an affront to our right to vote. Texans should pick our politicians — not the other way around.
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Abacus Global Management $ABL Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results Third Quarter 2025 Highlights: • Total revenue for the third quarter grew 124% to $63.0 million, compared to $28.1 million in the prior-year period. The increase was driven by continued growth in Abacus’ Life
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We'll keep working toward permanently blocking this unconstitutional law. Learn more: https://t.co/k1dcYQQjOL
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BREAKING: A federal court has preliminarily blocked the Texas public school districts in our lawsuit from displaying the Ten Commandments in every classroom. 📢 This win for religious freedom reaffirms what we already know: Public schools are for educating, not evangelizing.
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There are ways to help our neighbors navigating this catastrophic natural disaster. Check out suggestions from Austin public radio ⬇️
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Disaster relief organizations, including the Red Cross and Salvation Army, have deployed to the Texas Hill Country to help those affected.
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Our hearts are heavy: The Texas Hill Country flooding has led to the tragic loss of at least 90 lives with others still missing. Texans will continue to show up for one another as we rebuild our homes, communities, and lives.
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NEW: The Fifth Circuit upheld a block on Texas’ extreme anti-immigrant law, S.B. 4 — a cruel attempt to override the federal government’s authority over immigration enforcement. S.B. 4 is unconstitutional. Immigrants belong here.
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BREAKING: A federal court blocked Trump’s latest attempt to completely shut down asylum at the border. The court rejected the administration’s attempt to justify mass deportations and reaffirmed that the right to seek asylum is protected by U.S. law.
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We’re bringing this lawsuit to ensure that all students — regardless of their faith or nonreligious beliefs — feel accepted and free to be themselves in Texas public schools. We’re joined by the @ACLU, @americansunited, @FFRF, with Simpson Thacher Bartlett LLP.
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BREAKING: We and partners are suing on behalf of 16 Texas families of different religious and nonreligious backgrounds to block a new state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.
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BREAKING: We and partners are intervening in federal court to defend in-state tuition for undocumented students. The Trump administration and state officials are trying to cancel the law — punishing hardworking Texans and threatening our state’s workforce, economy, and future.
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BREAKING: We and SEAT intend to sue over Texas’ DEI ban, S.B. 12 — one of the most extreme attacks on public education in the country. Our schools should prepare students of every race, gender, and background to succeed.
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SINE DIE: The 89th Texas Legislature’s regular session has ended. Instead of better health care, better jobs, and a reliable electric grid, Texans are left with a lot of legislation that will leave us worse off. Our work for a better Texas isn’t finished.
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NEW: Texas lawmakers passed a bill that limits free speech at public colleges and universities. S.B. 2972 opens the door to censoring viewpoints, suppressing student organizing, and silencing public participation in our democracy.
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BREAKING: Texas politicians passed a bill that forces sheriffs to partner with ICE in support of the Trump regime’s shameful mass deportation efforts. S.B. 8 will divert limited law enforcement resources while driving victims and witnesses of crime into the shadows.
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BREAKING: State lawmakers passed a bill that bans diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and endangers LGBTQIA+ students in Texas public schools. S.B. 12 isn’t about improving education — it’s about controlling it to enforce a narrow vision of who belongs in our state.
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BREAKING: Texas lawmakers passed a bill that bans broad categories of books in public school libraries and puts school boards — instead of trained librarians — in charge of deciding what students can read. S.B. 13 is unconstitutional and leaves Texas students at a disadvantage.
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BREAKING: Texas lawmakers passed S.B. 37, which dramatically increases state control of public universities. Allowing politically appointed bureaucrats to police curricula and override faculty expertise is a direct threat to academic freedom in Texas.
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