Press Releases

ACLU Responds as Nebraska Seeks to Deny the Vote to Thousands of Nebraskans

Evnen’s directive threatens to deny a voice to thousands of Nebraskans in this November’s election.

New Lawsuit Seeks Records on Nebraska Cities’ Immigrant Housing Bans

The lawsuit requests a judicial order that would compel officials to reply to a public records request.

207,000+ Signatures Submitted to Protect Abortion Rights in Nebraska

The citizen-led measure is one step closer to the November ballot.

ACLU of Nebraska, OutNebraska Send Poll Worker Guidance on Respectful Interactions with LGBTQ+ Voters

The tip sheet lays out simple definitions and guidance for facilitating the vote of transgender, gender-nonconforming and nonbinary voters.

ACLU of Nebraska, Partners Mail Voting Rights Information to County Jails

Thousands of Nebraskans who are incarcerated in Nebraska’s county jails will have access to voting rights information this spring thanks to the partnership.

Letter Reminds Schools that Students Have a Right to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation

With May bringing graduation season, two Nebraska organizations are working together to make sure that school officials know that Indigenous students have a right to wear tribal regalia at school graduation ceremonies.

Victory! Sports and Spaces Ban Fails to Overcome Filibuster

LB 575 is one of nearly 500 bills seeking to restrict LBGTQ+ rights that were introduced or pending in statehouses across the country this year.