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ACLU of Nebraska client Joshua Lewis looks at the camera with his arms crossed.

Settlement Secures New Protections for Religion in Nebraska’s Prisons

Nebraska prison officials are making policy changes.
News & Commentary
Respect Nebraska Voters sponsor Dawn Essink speaks at the podium during the turn-in press conference.

Respect Nebraska Voters, What to Know

The ACLU of Nebraska supports this effort to protect direct democracy in Nebraska.
Press Release
W. Don Nelson leans against a fence by Lincoln's Saline Wetlands.

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
Press Release
A photograph of the immigrant detention center in McCook, Nebraska, which is owned and operated by the state prison system.

Judge Orders Bond Hearing for Detained Asylum Seeker

Re-detention “fell short” of due process says court order.