News Updates from the ACLU of Kentucky

Filter News
Advanced search
Jun 12, 2024

The Process and Results of Passing HB5: An Opinion from Retired Jail and Corrections Employees

Incarceration

HB5, the “Safer Kentucky Act,” is emotion-based legislation, rather than the evidence-based legislation Kentucky deserves. Legislators and research organizations who presented data and asked hard questions...

HB5, the “Safer Kentucky Act,” is emotion-based legislation, rather than the evidence-based legislation Kentucky deserves. Legislators and research organizations who presented data and asked hard questions...

Man in jail cell
Man in jail cell
Apr 30, 2024

2024 Legislative Recap: The State of Civil Liberties in Kentucky

Freedom of Speech

The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly concluded its long, 60-day session at 8:49pm on April 15. 

At the beginning of session, we announced our legislative priorities: improving maternal health,...

The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly concluded its long, 60-day session at 8:49pm on April 15. 

At the beginning of session, we announced our legislative priorities: improving maternal health,...

2024 Legislative Recap
2024 Legislative Recap
Apr 3, 2024

It's Veto Time: We're Asking Gov. Beshear to Veto These Bills

Justice Reform
As the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly comes to a close, we're asking Gov. Beshear to veto three bills that are unconstitutional or erode Kentuckians' civil liberties.
As the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly comes to a close, we're asking Gov. Beshear to veto three bills that are unconstitutional or erode Kentuckians' civil liberties.
VETO PERIOD: 3/29 - 4/9
VETO PERIOD: 3/29 - 4/9
Mar 14, 2024

ACLU-KY Letter to the House Education Committee Regarding Anti-DEI Senate Bill 6

Freedom of Speech
Anti-DEI bills like Senate Bill 6 are attempts to suppress free speech and deny students the right to an accurate, complete, and inclusive learning environment.
Anti-DEI bills like Senate Bill 6 are attempts to suppress free speech and deny students the right to an accurate, complete, and inclusive learning environment.
Diversity, equity, & inclusion isn't divisive. Oppose Senate Bill 6.
Diversity, equity, & inclusion isn't divisive. Oppose Senate Bill 6.
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.