Press Releases

ACLU Sends Voting Rights Information to Nebraska’s Jails

A voting rights project supporting Nebraskans who are involved in the criminal legal system is entering its third year.

Harvard Law Clinic Joins Nebraska Religious Freedom Case

It's new support for a lawsuit challenging a school district for violating a family's traditional Lakota beliefs.

VICTORY: Nebraska State Senators Filibuster Abortion Ban

The state senators who led the filibuster against this dangerous bill deserve credit for listening to Nebraskans.

ACLU of Nebraska Welcomes New Legal Director

Accomplished civil rights attorney Mindy Rush Chipman will lead the ACLU of Nebraska's statewide legal program.

New Poll Finds Nebraskans Oppose Abortion Ban

A new poll shows a double-digit divide in Nebraska voters’ views on abortion, with the majority of respondents opposing legislation that would ban abortion.

Funk Named ACLU of Nebraska’s Interim Executive Director

Maria Funk has led the team's compliance, financial and human resources work since 2014.

New Report Explores Intersections of State Law with Immigration Law in Nebraska Supreme Court Decisions

The report aims to highlight new routes to improving immigrants’ rights and lives statewide.

Omaha Mother Settles Case Challenging Thanksgiving Arrest

Makayla Townsell said the agreement will help her family address the harm of the traumatic arrest.

Conrad to Depart ACLU of Nebraska as Executive Director

Conrad took leadership of the ACLU of Nebraska in 2014.