Press Releases

Faith Leaders Sign Letter Urging Senators to Support Transgender Nebraskans

The 96 signers represent a broad, interfaith coalition.

Media Statement on Nebraska Supreme Court’s Smart Justice Decision

People in our prisons will be able to benefit from earlier parole eligibility as our lawmakers intended.

Filibuster Holds, Tanking Electoral Vote Bill

The public outcry made a difference.

Nebraska Lawmakers Hold Hearing on Bill to Reduce Non-Safety Traffic Stops

LB 222 aims to improve road safety and reduce unnecessary law enforcement encounters by having police shift attention away from non-moving violations to prioritize dangerous driving behaviors that contribute to serious traffic crashes.

Responding to AG Hilgers' Support of the Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

While the executive order remains temporarily blocked under an order issued by a judge who called it “blatantly unconstitutional” last month, litigation continues with three federal hearings scheduled this week.

ACLU of Nebraska Reacts to Chief Justice's First State of the Judiciary

Chief Justice Jeffrey Funke delivered his first State of the Judiciary address to Nebraska state senators.

ACLU of Nebraska Responds to Pillen’s Immigration Order

The executive order directs state agencies and departments to “review their rules, policies, and practices and to ensure they support federal immigration laws and directives to the fullest extent permitted by law.”

Advocates Criticize Plan to Prosecute Younger Kids

LB 556 would change the jurisdiction of juvenile and adult criminal courts to allow for criminal charging of 12-year-olds and secure detention for children as young as 11.

Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Sue Trump Administration Over Birthright Citizenship Executive Order

New order puts newborns in harm’s way, is unconstitutional, and flouts fundamental American values