2018 Victory List

The last year was another relentless attack on civil rights and civil liberties. Nevertheless, we persisted, we resisted, and we achieved important progress.
These victories belong to you and to all Nebraskans. Thank you for standing with us as we dare to create a more perfect union.

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From the Classroom to the Courtroom: A Review of Nebraska's School Police Programs

Our report, "From the Classroom to the Courtroom: A Review of Nebraska's School Police Programs," is in response to intakes received by our office and an increased awareness about the devastating impacts of the school to prison pipeline.

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The freedom to name my business

I recently decided to form a business and wanted to name my latest venture Hookers and Blow, LLC. However, when I attempted to get the name certified with the secretary of state, my filing was rejected.

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Forty years after the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, challenges remain

Today marks the 40th anniversary of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), passed with the goal of ensuring that pregnancy, childbirth or postpartum conditions do not force women out of the workforce.

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Civil rights & community groups work to make polling places accessible to transgender Nebraska voters

LINCOLN, Neb – Today the ACLU of Nebraska, Nebraska Civic Engagement Table, Civic Nebraska, Outlinc and the Professional Transgender Resource Network provided education to state and county election officials about voting access for transgender and gender non-conforming Nebraskans.

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ACLU Requests Investigation & Correction to UNL Lactation Spaces

A recent Facebook post and intake to our legal team concerning a lactation space at UNL’s Beadle Center just feet away from a toilet has prompted the ACLU of Nebraska to send a letter to the Chancellor Ronnie Green requesting immediate investigation and correction.

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Hundreds of Activists from NE, AK, CO, WV and ME Arrive in D.C. to Voice Opposition to Kavanaugh

Sexual assault survivors and activists from Alaska, Nebraska, West Virginia, Colorado, and Maine will descend on Capitol Hill Thursday, to share their stories directly with senators and join the call for their senators to vote “no” on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.

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‘Banned Book Week’ Hits Too Close To Home

Ideas are powerful. That’s why intellectual freedom is protected by the First Amendment—and it's also why sometimes government tries to suppress provocative ideas.

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Pumped Up for Back to School: Supporting Breastfeeding Students in Higher Education

Each August, thousands of Nebraska students return to college campuses across the state. Apart from signifying Back to School, August is also National Breastfeeding Month.

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