Press Releases

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

Immigrants’ Rights Advocates Weigh in on Guardianship Case Before Nebraska Supreme Court

This is both an immigrants’ rights issue and a clear-cut matter of family law.

With Governor’s Signature, Nebraska’s Abortion Ban Enters State Constitution

Nebraskans should not lose sight of how close this race was.

ACLU of Nebraska Issues Media Statement on Abortion Rights Election Results

An initiative seeking to protect abortion rights fell just short, 49-51%.

After ACLU of Nebraska Sues, Federal Officials Hand Over Fremont Records

Fremont officials made use of a federal online program to investigate community members’ citizenship or immigration status, but only for professional licensing applications — not for enforcing the city’s controversial immigrant housing ban.

ACLU of Nebraska and RISE Send Voting Rights Information to County Jails

Thousands of people who are incarcerated in Nebraska’s county jails will have access to voting rights information this week thanks to a mass mailing.