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Please contact Sam Petto, Communications Director, for all press inquiries. (402) 476-8091, ext. 402.

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Victory! ACLU of Nebraska Lawsuit Prompts Immigration Officials to Turn Over Records

The ACLU of Nebraska has filed a court motion to dismiss the case and accept attorneys fees.

December 27, 2022

Years After Reforms, ACLU of Nebraska Finds Court Practices Still Enabling “Debtors’ Prisons”

Along with the release of the data, the ACLU of Nebraska is promising action.

December 21, 2022

Big Fire, ACLU Argue for Dismissal of City Lawsuit Against Local Advocates

LINCOLN, Neb. – The argument over a controversial planned development in Lincoln moved to a virtual Lancaster County District Court hearing this afternoon.

November 18, 2022

Smart Justice Campaign Urges Action on Prison Crisis

The ad campaign will cover the state.

November 14, 2022

Coalition Promises All-out Effort to Protect Abortion Rights in 2023

Local abortion rights advocates are promising an all-out effort to stop new abortion bans in Nebraska’s next legislative session.

November 10, 2022

Media Statements on Voter ID and Minimum Wage Election Results

Statements on passage of a photo identification voting requirement and a minimum wage increase.

November 9, 2022