Press Releases

New Detention Camp Begins Operations

Nebraska was the third state to announce a partnership to expand ICE detention space.

Pillen Signs Anti-Abortion Executive Order

The move is part of a national effort to defund Planned Parenthood health centers.

ACLU of Nebraska to Celebrate 2025 Honorees in Kearney

This year’s honorees all show us how persistence and care for our communities can result in meaningful change.

Omaha City Council Rejects Ordinance Criminalizing Homelessness

ACLU supporters sent hundreds of emails to council members before the vote.

Contract for ICE Detention Camp Raises New Questions

After weeks of delays and public record request denials, Gov. Jim Pillen’s office has released the contract.

Victory! Judge Orders Omaha Mother’s Release from ICE Custody

She is the third ACLU of Nebraska client to leave ICE custody in the last two months.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Victory! Family Reunites After Judge Orders Release from ICE Custody

The ruling was unequivocal: our client was detained unlawfully.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights

Omaha Mother Challenges ICE Detention After Bond Order in New Lawsuit

Sabina Carmona-Lorenzo is asking for a judge to order her release on bond, which an immigration court judge granted a month ago.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights