Press Releases

Lawsuit Reunites Schuyler Family Separated by ICE

Lorena Alarcon-Alarcon's release on bond means she will be able to take care of her family while she works through immigration proceedings. 

Replica Solitary Confinement Cell Installed at Capitol

The replica cell aims to raise awareness of what's happening in Nebraska’s prisons.
Issue Areas: Smart Justice

Dreamer Freed, DHS Dismisses Removal Proceedings

A Nebraska Dreamer is back home after nearly three months in the custody of immigration officials.

Judge Orders Bond Hearing for Detained Dreamer

Joel Angel-Becerril has been in Sarpy County Jail on an ICE detainer since December.

Contract for ICE Detention Camp Raises New Questions

After weeks of delays and public record request denials, Gov. Jim Pillen’s office has released the contract.

ACLU Files Court Challenge to State of Nebraska’s Execution Protocol

The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska today announced a lawsuit challenging the state’s execution protocol, asserting that state officials hastily developed new execution procedures in violation of Nebraska’s Administrative Procedure Act.
Issue Areas: Smart Justice