Abolition of the Death Penalty
The ACLU of Kentucky is a founding member of the Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. The ACLU of Kentucky works to end the use of the death penalty through legal action, advocacy, and public education.
Reproductive Freedom Project
Without the federal protections of Roe and Casey, the fight for abortion access has moved to the state level. Rest assured, the Reproductive Freedom Project and ACLU-KY are prepared for this moment. We call on all Kentuckians to join us and fight back at the courts, ballot box, and state house.
Civil Rights Investigation into LMPD
Federal civil rights officials investigated the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and Metro Government and found that officials routinely violate people’s constitutional rights.
See what you need to know and help hold LMPD accountable to the people.
LGBTQ+ Equality
The ACLU of Kentucky has been an ally from the very beginning of the LGBTQ+ rights in Kentucky, working towards a society in which all individuals enjoy the basic rights of equality, privacy and personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has upended daily life and imperiled the health and financial security of thousands of Kentuckians. We've been working harder than ever to continue defending the civil rights and liberties of everyone in our commonwealth. See what actions we've taken and get involved.
Immigrants' Rights
The fundamental constitutional protections of due process and equal protection embodied in our Constitution and Bill of Rights apply to every “person” and are not limited to citizens.