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

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ACLU: Policy on speech at Arena unconstitutional, lawsuit planned

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 16, 2014

CONTACT: Tyler Richard, (402) 476-8091 x104, trichard@aclunebraska.org

October 16, 2014

ACLU and JFON Applaud Douglas County Policy Declining Immigration Detainer Requests

Nebraska's four largest counties now ensure constitutional protections that build trust among immigrant communities, joining jurisdictions across the country that refuse to honor ICE detainer requests

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 2, 2014

Building Public Confidence: Ending Racial Profiling in Nebraska

ACLU: People of color unfairly targeted by Nebraska law enforcement

Organization adds that militarization of local agencies with biased practices is alarming.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2014

August 26, 2014

Dangerously Out of Bounds: Tasers in Nebraska

ACLU Report shows Nebraska agencies regularly use TASERs against vulnerable people

Agencies have inconsistent policies, training and reporting.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2014

August 19, 2014

ACLU Report on Local Law Enforcement Complaint Practices Finds Lack of Accountability

Report Shows Agencies Severely Limit Public Comment Including Through Intimidation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 12, 2014

CONTACT: Tyler Richard, (402) 476-8091 x104, trichard@aclunebraska.org

August 12, 2014

ACLU: Heineman shows disregard for the law and experiences of children

Organization applauds faith and community groups providing support to children seeking asylum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2014

July 16, 2014