Cassy Ross Welcomed as Policy Director

LINCOLN, Neb. – Cassy Ross will lead the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska’s legislative and municipal advocacy efforts as the legal nonprofit’s policy director.

Ross comes to the ACLU of Nebraska after more than six years of service in State Sen. Megan Hunt’s legislative office in a role encompassing communications strategy, constituent engagement, policy research, stakeholder collaboration, office operations and more. In addition to legislative service, she led Hunt’s 2022 re-election campaign, designed and facilitated reproductive rights workshops as an Amnesty International trainer, and supported policy and state relations work in two positions at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The new role marks a return to the ACLU of Nebraska for Ross. She spent a college semester in a pre-law internship, supporting the organization’s litigation against the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.

ACLU of Nebraska Executive Director Mindy Rush Chipman said:

“Cassy is well acquainted with what it takes to hold the line and protect Nebraskans' rights and freedoms. Just as importantly, she is also a bridge builder who knows that smart policies generally only move forward when they have support from across the political spectrum. And, like our entire team, she believes that policy should be guided by the people, the everyday Nebraskans who will be most impacted by a proposed change to state law or municipal code. I am looking forward to seeing what Cassy and the team can accomplish alongside Nebraskans, lawmakers and partners.”

Ross said:

“To me, the ACLU symbolizes things most Nebraskans believe in deeply: fairness, accountability, basic rights and the voice of the people. Our state’s motto, after all, is ‘Equality Before the Law.’ I am thrilled to be starting this role, and I am eager to contribute to the ACLU of Nebraska’s ongoing work defending our rights, freedoms and democratic processes — especially in this national moment.”