Press Releases

Victory! Family Reunites After Judge Orders Release from ICE Custody

The ruling was unequivocal: our client was detained unlawfully.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Omaha Mother Challenges ICE Detention After Bond Order in New Lawsuit

Sabina Carmona-Lorenzo is asking for a judge to order her release on bond, which an immigration court judge granted a month ago.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Woman Taken in Omaha ICE Raid Challenges Ongoing Detention via ACLU Lawsuit

A judge granted Maria Reynosa Jacinto release on bond in mid-July.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ICE Releases ACLU Client, Other Immigrants Remain Detained Despite Being Granted Release on Bond

An Omaha man is back home with his loved ones after enduring weeks in the custody of federal immigration authorities.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

ACLU of Nebraska Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling in U.S. v. Skrmetti

We remain committed to working alongside impacted families, partners and allies.

Pillen Activates Guard Ahead of Protests, ACLU Responds

The governor's proclamation claimed an emergency or imminent threat.

Nebraska Legislature Passes Sports Ban

Introduced on behalf of Gov. Pillen, LB 89 began as a broader bill.

ACLU of Nebraska Welcomes Jennifer Houlden as Acting Legal Director

The role marks a return to the ACLU of Nebraska for Houlden.

SNAP Ban Veto Override Falls Short

Seven lawmakers who had previously voted for LB 319 voted to sustain the veto.