Press Releases

June 16, 2026

Community Organizations Host Public Education Event on Louisville Police Accountability

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The ACLU of Kentucky, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, BLACK, and the Louisville Urban League will host a community education event focused on the future of police accountability and public safety reform in Louisville.
April 14, 2026

Deadly Jail Conditions in Louisville Demand Immediate Action

A coalition of civil rights, community, and advocacy organizations is calling for immediate action to address deadly and worsening conditions inside the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections. (LMDC)
March 31, 2026

ACLU of Kentucky Represents Parent Banned from School Property for Engaging in Protected Speech

The ACLU of Kentucky will represent Elizabeth Jones of Letcher County, Kentucky, in her litigation against the Jenkins Independent School District.
Issue Areas: Freedom of Speech
Court Cases: Jones v. Jenkins Independent School District
March 9, 2026

Civil Rights Groups File Motion to Protect Sensitive Kentucky Voter Data from Department of Justice

The parties seek to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from accessing the private data of Kentucky voters. 
February 26, 2026

Students Lead No Student Left Behind: Period Policy Action Day 2026

Urging Support for House Bill 95