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ACLU of Nebraska Names Mindy Rush Chipman Executive Director, Rose Godinez Legal Director

"I am confident these two transformative leaders will ensure we continue to show up and rise to every challenge,” said Board President Ashlei Spivey.

June 20, 2023

Students’ Hair, Headdresses and Tribal Regalia are Protected in Nebraska

LINCOLN, Neb. – Yesterday, Governor Pillen signed LB 298 into law, which includes language that ensures students in Nebraska public schools are not subjected to discrimination based on natural hair, protective hairstyle, tribal regalia or headdress.

June 2, 2023

New Lawsuit Argues Combined Restrictions on Health Care for Trans Youth and Abortion Violated State Constitution

Senators do not get to pick and choose which constitutional requirements they will follow when making laws.

May 30, 2023

Media Statement on Governor Signing LB 574

The governor's decision to sign these sweeping restrictions into law betrays a total disregard for Nebraskans’ freedom, health and well-being.

May 22, 2023

ACLU of Nebraska: Vote Won't be Final Word on Abortion, Trans Rights

LINCOLN, Neb. – Today, Nebraska state senators narrowly overcame a filibuster and approved new restrictions on abortion access and transgender adolescents’ health care.

May 19, 2023

Media Statement on Combined Ban Moving Forward

Senators are spending these last few weeks of session trying to impose their personal beliefs on everyone else.

May 16, 2023