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Feb 9, 2024

DEI Isn't Divisive. The Kentucky General Assembly Is.

Once again, the only “divisive” or “discriminatory” concepts in the Commonwealth are those being promoted by the Kentucky General Assembly. 
By Amber Duke
Once again, the only “divisive” or “discriminatory” concepts in the Commonwealth are those being promoted by the Kentucky General Assembly. 
By Amber Duke
Oppose Anti-DEI Bills
Oppose Anti-DEI Bills
Jan 19, 2024

Louisville Metro Government Displaced Houseless People During White Flag Warnings. We Asked Them to Stop.

On days with freezing temperatures, Louisville Metro Government proceeded to sweep houseless encampments, despite White Flag warnings.
On days with freezing temperatures, Louisville Metro Government proceeded to sweep houseless encampments, despite White Flag warnings.
A white flag flies over blue skies in background.
A white flag flies over blue skies in background.
Jan 4, 2024

Louisville's Jail is Less Deadly, but Greenberg Must Continue to Improve LMDC Conditions

When the government chooses to incarcerate a person, it also takes on the responsibility of caring for them. Read this op-ed from ACLU-KY Executive Director Amber Duke about the deadly conditions in the LMDC...
When the government chooses to incarcerate a person, it also takes on the responsibility of caring for them. Read this op-ed from ACLU-KY Executive Director Amber Duke about the deadly conditions in the LMDC...
Oct 31, 2023

ACLU-KY Asks State Elections Board for Clearer Absentee Ballot Guidance

Last year, we received several reports from voters across the state that poll workers and clerks were unclear about wether people could vote in person after requesting an absentee ballot.
Last year, we received several reports from voters across the state that poll workers and clerks were unclear about wether people could vote in person after requesting an absentee ballot.
A Black hand inserts a ballot into a voting box.
A Black hand inserts a ballot into a voting box.
Sep 11, 2023

Visible and Invisible Scars: Reflections on 9/11

Our executive director, Amber Duke, shares her own memories of September 11, 2001, and the attacks on civil liberties that followed.
By Amber Duke
Our executive director, Amber Duke, shares her own memories of September 11, 2001, and the attacks on civil liberties that followed.
By Amber Duke
A photo of the Manhattan skyline with two lights where the World Trade Center Twin Towers used to be.
A photo of the Manhattan skyline with two lights where the World Trade Center Twin Towers used to be.
Aug 22, 2023

ACLU-KY Asks DOJ To Investigate Kentucky Juvenile Detention Center

The ACLU-KY legal team requested the Department of Justice investigate the Adair Regional Detention Center, citing multiple issues that put children there at risk of physical and mental harm.
The ACLU-KY legal team requested the Department of Justice investigate the Adair Regional Detention Center, citing multiple issues that put children there at risk of physical and mental harm.