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ACLU Statement on Nebraska Department of Corrections and the Status of Prison Litigation

LINCOLN, Neb — On April 10, the ACLU of Nebraska sent a letter to Governor Pete Ricketts demanding that immediate changes be made to the prison system.

April 20, 2017

ACLU of Nebraska Files Lawsuit Demanding Documents on Implementation of Trump Muslim Ban

LINCOLN, Neb. — The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit today demanding government documents about the on-the-ground implementation of President Trump’s Muslim bans.

April 12, 2017

“This is a Victory for all Children in Nebraska” declares ACLU.

LINCOLN, Neb — Today the Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a lower court decision which strikes down a decades old ban on gay and lesbian foster parents.

ACLU of Nebraska Executive Director Danielle Conrad released the following statement in response to today’s decision:

April 7, 2017

ACLU of Nebraska Statement on Riot Which Led to the Death of Two People Incarcerated in Tecumseh

LINCOLN, Neb — On Thursday, Tecumseh State Correctional Institution faced a second riot in recent years which led to the death of two individuals serving time.

March 3, 2017

ACLU of Nebraska Files FOIA on President Trump’s Immigration Ban

National Coordinated Campaign Includes 50 ACLU Affiliates

February 2, 2017

ACLU of Nebraska Stands in Solidarity with Immigrants and Refugees

LINCOLN, Neb – Today President Donald Trump issued executive orders related to immigration and refugees. ACLU of Nebraska Executive Director Danielle Conrad issued the following statement:

January 25, 2017