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ACLU of Nebraska Responds to Finalized Transgender Care Regulations

The approval comes despite continued outspoken opposition from impacted families and medical providers who have said the restrictions conflict with standards of care.

March 12, 2024

Nebraska Supreme Court Hears Challenge to State’s Abortion Ban and Transgender Care Restrictions

Oral arguments centered on whether Nebraska state senators violated a state constitutional requirement that “no bill shall contain more than one subject” when they added a 12-week abortion ban to a bill restricting care for trans youth.

March 5, 2024

Poll Shows Support for Nebraska Voter Restoration Bill

The findings highlight shared values across the political spectrum.

February 15, 2024

Outed Without Consent, Trans Youth and Family Seek Federal Action

Under FERPA, whether a student is transgender or not is confidential and protected information.

February 13, 2024

New Report Finds Omaha Immigration Judges Routinely Compromise People’s Rights

The new report paints a stark picture of people’s experiences in a court that is already known as one of the nation’s toughest for asylum seekers.

February 9, 2024

Lincolnites and City Reach Settlement in Niskíthe Prayer Camp Land Dispute

Advocates say they are proud of the agreement’s terms, but add that more work remains to be done to ensure that Native residents’ concerns are heard in future city planning decisions.

January 4, 2024