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ACLU lawyers and advocates are among the nation's leading experts on civil liberties and constitutional freedoms. They are regularly sought out by leading broadcast, print and online media to lend an essential voice to the conversation about some of the most important issues facing the nation.

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

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ACLU's Report on Police Militarization Finds Weapons and Tactics of War Used Disproportionately Against People of Color

Report Shows Injustice, Suffering, Caused by SWAT Teams Deployed for Low-Level Police Work, Not Crises

June 24, 2014

Lincoln Police Department agrees to release rape kit results

Lincoln Police Department agrees to release rape kit results, other findings to alleged victim

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June 23, 2014

June 23, 2014

Charges dropped in case against ACLU client handing out religious pamphlets

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June 3, 2014
CONTACT: Amy Miller, (402) 476-8091 x101, trichard@aclunebraska.org

June 3, 2014

New poll: majority of Nebraska voters support alternatives to the death penalty.

Support for alternatives strong among conservative and religious voters

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April 15, 2015

Contact: Tyler Richard, trichard@aclunebraska.org, 402.476.8091 x104

April 15, 2014

ACLU defends Christian who distributed religious pamphlets outside of arena

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April 15, 2014
CONTACT: Tyler Richard, (402) 476-8091 x104, trichard@aclunebraska.org

April 15, 2014

Nebraska School Activities Association Must Respect Student Speech

ACLU responds to censoring of student speech

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April 2, 2014
CONTACT: Tyler Richard, (402) 476-8091 x104, trichard@aclunebraska.org

April 2, 2014