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The vote in favor of free expression was a clear rejection of a censorship campaign that has shown alarming momentum over the last year.

In Nebraska, students of color are far more likely to be disciplined, suspended, or expelled than their white peers. Police interactions in schools also show clear racial divides. 

Few issues find this much consensus in Nebraska. Faith leaders, business leaders, and Nebraskans across the political spectrum agree that Dreamers deserve permanent protections and a pathway to citizenship.

The ACLU of Nebraska aims to extend and defend constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties and rights of all Nebraskans. As we work towards a Nebraska that is true to our state motto of “Equality Before the Law,” we recognize that there are those whose rights have been historically denied on the basis of race. Although the authors of the Declaration of Independence envisioned a nation where there would be equal justice for all, that vision did not initially include those of African descent.

What a way to follow Pride. This week, Governor Ricketts is taking his political rhetoric on the road to spread misinformation about inclusive health education standards.

In the biggest free speech decision of the year, an ACLU case, the U.S. Supreme Court made it clear to school officials across the country that they must respect student’s rights to free speech outside of school, even when it takes aim at the school. 

Since the 1800s, African Americans across the United States have celebrated the end of slavery and the beginning of their freedom. This weekend, communities across the country and in Nebraska will continue the annual tradition.

For Vic Klafter, inclusive IDs are a matter of self-determination. That’s why Vic testified in favor when Sen. Megan Hunt introduced a bill that would have added a gender-neutral option to driver’s licenses and state identification cards.