Texans have a right to protest. Join our virtual training to learn — ➡️ Which state laws impact speech rights in public spaces.. ➡️ Which state laws impact speech rights in public spaces. ➡️ What to do if approached by law enforcement. Register: aclutx.org/events

BREAKING: Texas’ law banning “sexually oriented performances” — which targets drag performances — is now in effect, after the Fifth Circuit reversed a district court ruling. Drag is not a crime. The First Amendment protects all artistic expression.

Texas college students — If you have questions like: 👉 What are your protest and free speech rights on campus? 👉 Can you face disciplinary action for your speech? 👉 And what Texas laws impact your protest rights? Get the answers you need: aclutx.org/studentprotests

🗣️ Polls close in Texas at 7 p.m. If you're in line when the polls close, stay in line. You have the right to vote. 🗳️☑️ Have questions or run into problems at the polls? Call or text the nonpartisan hotline 1-866-OUR-VOTE. Trained experts are ready to help in multiple languages. 📢

🚨 TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! 🚨 There are 17 constitutional amendments and local races on the ballot in Texas. Don’t miss the chance to make positive change by casting your vote. Headed to the polls? Keep these things in mind...

AWFUL: Any Texas judge can refuse to marry LGBTQIA+ couples, according to a new ruling by the state Supreme Court. Judges are public servants. Offering to do marriages for the general public — then excluding LGBTQIA+ couples — is discriminatory. Full stop.

On Diá de los Muertos, we're honoring all of the lives lost from encounters with Customs and Border Protection. Over 350 migrants have passed since 2010. Their spirit and bravery will always be remembered. May their memory be our impulse to build more compassionate communities.

when you go to a haunted house but instead of clowns and ghosts they bring out all the bad bills that texas lawmakers passed this year #jumpscare

🎃 LAST DAY TO VOTE EARLY IN TEXAS IS TOMORROW! 🎃 There are 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot this election — and Texans should weigh in by casting our votes. Don’t miss the chance to make positive change in our communities by heading to the polls. For more info visit aclutx.org/vote.

Immigration officials in Texas are forcing more and more people into solitary confinement, according to a new report. Long-term isolation can cause or worsen mental illness — and does nothing to promote public safety.

Texas politicians are taking over Fort Worth ISD — a predominantly Black and Brown school district and the ninth largest in Texas. Fort Worth residents should be represented by the officials they elected, not politicians appointed in Austin.

📢 Intersex rights are human rights. Intersex Awareness Week recognizes the diversity of people born with variations in their sex traits — and their right to health, dignity, and freedom. #WhyWeShowUp #IntersexAwarenessWeek

TEXAS: Put casting your ballot on your weekend to-do list. 🗳️ ✅ There are 17 constitutional amendments and local races on the ballot. Don’t miss the chance to make positive change in our communities by heading to the polls. Learn more, including your rights while voting: aclutx.org/vote

From protesting to donating, here are ways you can (still) make a difference:

High speed Border Patrol chases are not only putting migrants’ lives at risk. They’re also breaking landowners’ fences and gates, busting their irrigation pipes, and releasing their cattle — costing them thousands in repairs.

Texas teachers face an impossible decision: Foster a safe learning environment that encourages self-expression and critical thinking — or risk violating new state laws that stifle students’ freedom to learn and be who they are. Our public schools deserve better.

We all have a role to play in making sure Texas students get a quality education in an inclusive environment. Learn how school boards make decisions that impact your community — and how you can get involved. Join our upcoming training ⬇️

🚨EARLY VOTING BEGINS TODAY IN TEXAS!🚨 There are 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot this election — and Texans should weigh in by casting our votes. Don’t miss the chance to make positive change in our communities by heading to the polls. For more info call 866-OUR-VOTE.

School boards shape the educational experiences of all Texas public school students. We’re hosting a virtual training to help you understand how school boards make the decisions that impact our community. 📅 WHEN: Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Register ⬇️

yeah, we keep it on us (our unrelenting hope for the world around us) We have a right to protest. Learn more: aclutx.org/protest

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President Trump is offering public colleges and universities a deal: More federal funding — in exchange for restricting free speech and inclusion on campus. We joined partners in sending a letter this week to college and university officials urging them to reject it and protect their students.

This morning, we sent a letter along with @lawyerscomm.bsky.social, @legaldefensefund.bsky.social, and over 30 other groups to college & university presidents with a simple message: Don’t take Trump’s deal.

A Houston teenager with autism was reported missing. He was found days later — in federal immigration custody where he remains separated from his family. Our anti-immigrant policies are putting innocent lives at risk and ripping families apart. This senseless cruelty must end.

It's so important to know your rights when protesting. @aclutx.bsky.social is offering virtual training on Wed. October 15th at 6:30pm CT!

"Why are we so focused on harming these kids?" This back-to-school season is the hardest yet for families of Texas LGBTQIA+ students. From outing to deadnaming, many families are being forced to navigate new Texas public school policies that put their children in harm’s way.

Today, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day by honoring the resilience of Indigenous communities in the struggle for justice and sovereignty. All Indigenous people deserve to live with dignity — free from discrimination, criminalization, and state abuse.

Whether we’re out in the streets or supporting from afar, Texans have a right to protest. Learn more about your protest rights by attending one of our upcoming virtual Know Your Rights trainings — register at aclutx.org/events.

Texas police said they used security cameras to surveil a woman who had an abortion — for her “safety.” Court filings reveal that they were actually conducting a “death investigation” on her. Texas law is clear: A pregnant person cannot be arrested and prosecuted for getting an abortion.

The death penalty has no place in our society.

NEW: 367 Texas school districts have chosen to adopt the Bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum — even though they don’t have to. Public schools are for educating, not evangelizing. Find out if your district is one of them:

Check now if you're registered to vote. If not, register today and be a Texas voter this election. https://aclutx.org/check

TEXANS: Today, October 6, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 4 election. Visit our Election Hub to: ➡️ Find out how to check your voter registration status ➡️ Make a plan to vote (early from October 20 until October 31, or on Election Day, November 4!) ➡️ Know your voting rights

"The censorship of certain topics and viewpoints destroys these environments and threatens the very foundation of our democracy." Free expression is essential to a well-rounded education — and no one should have to choose.

Catalina “Xóchitl” Santiago, an El Paso DACA recipient who has been in ICE custody for almost two months, is finally free. She has lived in Texas for two decades and should have never been detained in the first place. ICE is trying to rip apart our communities from our very roots.

Your vote is your voice this November. Check the status of your voter registration at aclutx.org/check.

Put down the Burn Book and pick up the Constitution. 🥴 We’re back in court to block Texas schools from displaying the Ten Commandments — which a federal judge ruled violates the separation of church and state. See Ten Commandments posters in your local school? Let us know: aclutx.org/intake

TAKE ACTION: Robert Roberson — an innocent man whose conviction is based on junk science — faces execution in Texas on Oct. 16 unless Gov. Abbott intervenes. SHOW UP: Rally for Robert Roberson ⏰ Saturday, Oct. 4 at 1 p.m. CT 📍Texas Capitol SIGN THE PETION: innocenceproject.org/petitions/ju...

🗣 El Pasoans: Apply to join our team of passionate advocates as we work toward a more just Texas — together. Learn more about the job descriptions and salaries at aclutx.org/careers. 💙

TEXANS: There is one week left to register to vote in the upcoming election. By being a voter, you can demand that elected officials take bold action to protect your rights. 🗳️ Register by October 6 🗳️ Vote early October 20-31 🗳️ Election Day is November 4 Find out more at our Election Hub:

“It’s like human trafficking.” Ward Sakeik, who has lived in Texas since she was 9, was detained by ICE for not having printed documents when returning from her honeymoon. She spent 141 days in custody before being released.

Where can I protest? Do I need a permit? What do I do if I’m approached by law enforcement? Get the answers you need at one of our upcoming virtual trainings: 🗣️ Saturday, October 4 🗣️ Wednesday, October 15 Register ⬇️

NEW: Gov. Abbott signed Texas’ bathroom bill into law. S.B. 8 isn’t just harmful to trans and intersex people — it subjects every Texan to surveillance and harassment. Download our Know Your Rights factsheet. https://www.aclutx.org/sites/default/files/fact_sheet_sb_8_2.pdf

BREAKING: We just filed a second lawsuit against Texas school districts that have posted or plan to display the Ten Commandments — despite a federal court’s ruling that S.B. 10 is a clear violation of the separation of church and state. Public schools are for educating, not evangelizing.

Whether we’re out in the streets or supporting from afar, Texans have a right to protest. Learn more about your protest rights by attending one of our upcoming Know Your Rights trainings — register at aclutx.org/events.

Margarita Avila waited for years for her pending asylum case to be resolved. But before it could be, she was deported thousands of miles away from her family. The Trump administration is ripping apart families across Texas — and across the country — who are just trying to do the right thing.

SHAMEFUL: The new immigrant detention center at Fort Bliss already has 60 violations — according to ICE’s own inspectors. 🔴It failed to treat medical conditions. 🔴It lacked procedures to keep detainees safe. 🔴It didn’t provide access to lawyers. No one should experience this cruelty.

Today, 238 years after its signing, the Constitution remains the law of the land. And we remain steadfast in our determination to defend our hard-won rights against President Trump and every other lawmaker.

They redrew electoral maps to weaken our vote. But a pen can’t silence our voices. That’s why this #VoterRegistrationDay, we’re coming together to make sure our voices are heard — no matter how hard they try to suppress them. Get the voting info you need ⬇️