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Defending our Vote in Nebraska

Wherever you live in Nebraska, you have a role to play in supporting free and fair elections in our state.
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Settlement Secures New Protections for Religion in Nebraska’s Prisons

Nebraska prison officials are making policy changes.
Issue Areas: Indigenous Justice, Smart Justice
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Judge OKs Temporary Halt to Transfers out of Environmental Trust

A judge granted a temporary injunction pausing questioned state budget transfers.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
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Judge Orders Bond Hearing for Detained Asylum Seeker

Re-detention “fell short” of due process says court order.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights, Smart Justice

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Smart Justice Bodily Autonomy Voting Rights Immigrants' Rights Racial Justice Indigenous Justice View All Issues

Get the Flock Out of Nebraska

Nebraskans are increasingly speaking up against automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras in our communities.
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