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LINCOLN, Neb – Today the Nebraska Legislature Judiciary Committee advanced LB 975, a bill that would allow Nebraska child welfare agencies to refuse to work with prospective foster or adoptive parents because of the agencies religious beliefs.
LINCOLN, Neb – Last week, a federal district court dismissed a lawsuit filed by Ramon Mendoza, a naturalized United States citizen, who was held for four days by Sarpy County law enforcement on the suspicion that Mr. Mendoza was in violation of federal immigration laws. During this time, Mr.
LINCOLN, Neb—Today the ACLU of Nebraska sent guidance to three Nebraska counties about their obligations under federal law to provide bilingual election materials. The counties are Colfax, Dakota, and Dawson.
February 19, 2016
LINCOLN, Neb—During legislative committee hearings last week, Nebraska Department of Corrections Chief Scott Frakes testified in front of the Nebraska Legislature’s Department of Correctional Services Special Investigative Committee.
LINCOLN, Neb— Today a diverse group of state and national organizations convened in favor of civil forfeiture reforms introduced in the Nebraska Legislature by Senator Tommy Garrett and an impressive list of cosponsors.