Preserving Liberty in the Commonwealth
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Stop the Deaths
Since December 2021, when three people died in Louisville Metro Department of Corrections (LMDC) custody in a single week, an additional 20 people have lost their lives while in LMDC custody.
Film Screening Crime and Punishment
The documentary takes a deep dive into the past 250 years of crime, punishment, and the meaning of justice in America.
Link to Trailer: https://www.pbs.org/show/crime-and-punishment-in-america/
Heavy Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided.
Registration is required.
Dec 02, 2026 | 5:30 PM (ET)
Press Releases
Nov 4, 2026
Federal Court Rules Chicago Area Green Card Holder Must Get New Bond Hearing After More Than a Year Detained
Sep 25, 2026
ACLU of Kentucky and Davis Wright Tremaine Move to Dismiss Attorney General Lawsuit Against Mayday Health
Motion argues Kentucky Attorney General’s lawsuit unlawfully targets protected speech and public health information.
Sep 17, 2026
ACLU-KY CLIENT ELIZABETH JONES REACHES SETTLEMENT WITH JENKINS IND. SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR VIOLATION OF HER FREE SPEECH RIGHTS
The settlement includes an admission of liability by the School Board, a joint request for the Court to permanently block the school district from banning Jones from school property for her past social media posts, and a $70,000 payment for damages and attorney fees
Issues We're Monitoring
Louisville Coalition for Immigrant Support
The Louisville Coalition for Immigrant Support (LCIS) was formed to support our immigrant neighbors proactively to prevent crises and reactively to address immediate needs to keep individuals safe and families together.
Featured Case
ACLU of Kentucky, ACLU of Virginia, and ACLU National have partnered to sue the Trump Administration over book bans on military bases.
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