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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 of Nebraska Considers OPD Action a "Positive Step"

Group urges continued steps towards reform from OPD

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April 05, 2013

April 5, 2013

Statement in Response to Recent Allegations of Police Misconduct

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March 25, 2013

CONTACT: Becki Brenner, (402) 476-8091, info@aclunebraska.org

March 25, 2013

ACLU Urges Dawson County to Adequately Fund Public Defender's Office

Group alleges current caseload is beyond professional standards and does not adequately preserve guarantees of Constitutional and Nebraska law

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March 21, 2013

ACLU: City of Creighton Must Allow Political Speech

City warned against continuing to harass and threaten resident

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March 18, 2013
CONTACT: Tyler Richard, (402) 476-8091 x104, trichard@aclunebraska.org

March 18, 2013

ACLU Launches Nationwide Investigation into Police Use of Military Technology & Tactics

Militarization of Local Law Enforcement Erodes Civil Liberties, Encourages Overly Aggressive Policing

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March 6, 2013

March 6, 2013

Unlawfully Detained: ACLU Files Suit on Behalf of U.S. Citizen Held Illegally by Sarpy County

Ramon Mendoza was held for four days for no reason other than being Latino

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March 1, 2013

CONTACT: Amy Miller, (402) 476-8091, info@aclunebraska.org

March 1, 2013