Press Releases

ACLU and Planned Parenthood Vow Appeal After Court Rules Against Single-Subject Challenge

The lawsuit argues Nebraska state senators violated a state constitutional requirement that “no bill shall contain more than one subject” when they added an abortion ban after 12 weeks of pregnancy to a bill that restricted gender-related care for trans youth.

ACLU of Nebraska Names Mindy Rush Chipman Executive Director, Rose Godinez Legal Director

"I am confident these two transformative leaders will ensure we continue to show up and rise to every challenge,” said Board President Ashlei Spivey.

New Lawsuit Argues Combined Restrictions on Health Care for Trans Youth and Abortion Violated State Constitution

Senators do not get to pick and choose which constitutional requirements they will follow when making laws.

Media Statement on Governor Signing LB 574

The governor's decision to sign these sweeping restrictions into law betrays a total disregard for Nebraskans’ freedom, health and well-being.

Media Statement on Combined Ban Moving Forward

Senators are spending these last few weeks of session trying to impose their personal beliefs on everyone else.

Victory! ACLU of Nebraska Media Statement on Abortion Vote

Abortion is legal in Nebraska, and it looks to be staying that way.