Press Releases

Pillen Vetoes Bill Ending Lifetime SNAP Ban, ACLU Responds

The governor is essentially endorsing punishing Nebraskans and their families for life.

New Law Means More Fairness in Prison Drug Tests

The outcome of a drug test can mean the difference between freedom and more time in prison.

Reminding Schools that Indigenous Students Have a Right to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation

In recent years, Nebraska state senators have passed two bills containing protections for Indigenous students who choose to wear tribal regalia.

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.