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

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ACLU: Rule Change Threatens Government Accountability

LINCOLN, Neb. – This afternoon, the ACLU of Nebraska will testify against a proposed Nebraska Legislature rule change that would close committees’ executive sessions to news media.

January 12, 2021

ACLU: Transparency Act is Right for Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. – The ACLU of Nebraska is in strong support of LB151, the Prosecutorial Transparency Act.

January 8, 2021

City, Protesters File Settlement Agreement in Federal Lawsuit

LINCOLN, Neb.

January 7, 2021

ACLU to Senators: Respect our Right to Vote

LINCOLN, Neb.

January 7, 2021

Advocates Urge Focus on Accountability in LPD Chief Search

LINCOLN, Neb. – The ACLU of Nebraska is joining community advocates in urging Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird to prioritize accountability and reform in the search for a new police chief.

January 5, 2021

Citing Progress, Advocates Close Prison Case

LINCOLN, Neb. – The legal team for the prison lawsuit Sabata v. NDCS is closing the case after successfully negotiating dismissal terms with the state.

December 1, 2020