American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska

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About ACLU Nebraska

ACLU Nebraska, founded in 1966 as the Nebraska Civil Liberties Union, is a nonprofit, non-partisan, privately funded organization devoted exclusively to the defense and promotion of the individual rights secured by the U.S. and Nebraska constitutions.

 

What's New at ACLU Nebraska

Remember to always check our calendar for all upcoming events where you'll have a chance to hang out with other civil libertarians. 

Prisoners Ask for the Right to Marry in Lawsuit

Becky Rivero and Terry Lewis have been asking for permission to get married for the last year--the only barrier is the fact they are both currently incarcerated.  Despite a US Supreme Court case that clearly says inmates have the Constitutional right to marry, the Department of Corrections has been refusing them permission to even just have a ceremony over the phone.  Read the press release here.  (April 18, 2008)

ACLU Nebraska Sues Omaha Over Need for Police Reform

ACLU filed suit today to require the city to hire an independent police auditor to process the increasing number of citizen complaints about police misconduct and abuse.  Read the press release here and the Judge's initial order here(April 16, 2008)

Help Get Out the Vote for Former Felons

Nebraska law now allows former felons to vote, as long as it's been at least 2 years since they completed their sentence, parole or probation.  Help get the word out by printing off one of these PDF brochures and distributing it in your community:  felon voting rights in English or felon voting rights in Spanish (December 11, 2007)

Show You're A Card-Carrying ACLU Member on Your Shirt

We have two t-shirts available: white or charcoal grey.  Both have blue printing with our logo on the front and the message on back "Equality Before the Law: Nebraska's State Motto, ACLU Nebraska's Job."  Shirts are $15 each, plus $2 shipping.  Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2X, or 3X.  Contact us by email info@aclunebraska.org or phone (402) 476-8091 to place an order.  (December 1, 2006) 

ACLU Nebraska Asks FBI "Are You Spying on Nebraskans?"

We filed a Freedom of Information Act request today on behalf of 4 non-profit organizations and 7 Nebraskans who believe they may have been illegally spied on by the FBI under the current administration.  The full press release can be read here:  Press release.  Read the request here:  FOIA Request and see the pictures and bios of the Nebraskans who participated in the request here: Pictures and bios (July 3, 2006)

 

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