Press Releases

New Video Series Launched on TransNebraska Website

The debut video features eight Nebraskans discussing their thoughts on dignity, equality and respect.

Victory! Court Dismisses City of Lincoln Lawsuit Against Native Advocates

The sued advocates and their legal teams say the dismissal should now allow appeal proceedings to move forward.

Responding to a New Effort to Pass Student Restraint Bill

The bill’s introduction continues a multiyear effort by some state senators to pass the controversial legislation despite concerns voiced by students, parents, guardians, educators and advocates. 

Media Statement on Newly Introduced Abortion Ban

A vote for this extreme bill is effectively a vote for a ban on all abortions.

Raising Concerns as Another Voter ID Bill is Introduced

Each voter ID bill brought forward so far would result in unreasonable barriers to the ballot.

ACLU of Nebraska Responds to New Anti-Trans Bills

Trans youth belong in Nebraska, and they should be able to grow up as exactly who they are.

ACLU of Nebraska Calls on Senators to Reject Drag Show Ban

Under the bill, parents, guardians or others who bring youth to a drag show event would be criminally charged and face up to one year in jail, up to a $1,000 fine or both.

ACLU of Nebraska Responds to New Effort to Ban Abortion

The new year is bringing a significant new threat to legal abortion access in Nebraska.