News and Press
As the leading civil rights organization in the Lone Star State, we at the ACLU of Texas believe it is our duty to keep the public up-to-date about the state of their civil liberties. Stay informed by reading through our news and press releases below.
Latest Press Releases:
May 30, 2026
ACLU of Texas, Partners File Lawsuit Over Immigration Detention Conditions at Camp East Montana in El Paso’s Fort Bliss Military Base
People detained by ICE describe rights violations at nation’s largest immigration detention center, including severe medical neglect, violence by guards, inhumane conditions
Issue Areas:
Border and Immigrants’ Rights
May 14, 2026
Court Blocks Key Provisions of S.B. 4, Texas’ Extreme Anti-Immigration Law
HOUSTON — Houston City Council voted Wednesday 13 – 4 to approve Item 11 on the Council agenda. The ordinance is an effective repeal of...
Issue Areas:
Border and Immigrants’ Rights
May 04, 2026
ACLU of Texas, Partners File New Lawsuit Challenging S.B. 4, Texas’ Deportation Scheme
People detained by ICE describe rights violations at nation’s largest immigration detention center, including severe medical neglect, violence by...
Apr 24, 2026
Fifth Circuit Rules Challenge to Extreme Texas Immigration Law Must Be Dismissed on Procedural Grounds
Court rules that challengers lack standing, vacating earlier panel decision
Issue Areas:
Border and Immigrants’ Rights
Latest News and Commentary:
Apr 06, 2026