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

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Funk Named ACLU of Nebraska’s Interim Executive Director

Maria Funk has led the team's compliance, financial and human resources work since 2014.

March 18, 2022

New Report Explores Intersections of State Law with Immigration Law in Nebraska Supreme Court Decisions

The report aims to highlight new routes to improving immigrants’ rights and lives statewide.

March 9, 2022

Omaha Mother Settles Case Challenging Thanksgiving Arrest

Makayla Townsell said the agreement will help her family address the harm of the traumatic arrest.

March 8, 2022

Conrad to Depart ACLU of Nebraska as Executive Director

Conrad took leadership of the ACLU of Nebraska in 2014.

March 1, 2022

ACLU Supports Campaign to Protect Fairness Ordinance

We are ready to work to ensure Lincoln supports equality and to make sure no one in our community is left behind.

March 1, 2022

ACLU: Right Time for Lincoln Nondiscrimination Update

Add the ACLU of Nebraska to the list of people, businesses and organizations supporting the update to the city code.

January 27, 2022