ACLU of Nebraska

Gov. Pillen’s actions are grossly irresponsible and entirely at odds with his claim that he wants to respect free speech.

Our attorney general should know better. Deploying military troops in response to civilians exercising their First Amendment rights is dangerous and escalatory. #tracking-source=home-top-story" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">journalstar.com/news/state-reg…

ICE puede estar en nuestras comunidades, pero nuestros derechos no desaparecen. Estamos observando esta situación de cerca y trabajando con aliados para informar nuestros próximos pasos. Sin importar nuestro estatus migratorio, todos tenemos derechos y todos pertenecemos.

ICE may be in our communities, but our rights don't disappear. We're watching this situation closely and working with partners to inform next steps. Regardless of our immigration status, all of us have rights and all of us belong. ketv.com/article/omaha-…

Join us in welcoming our new acting legal director, Jennifer Houlden! She comes to our team from a leadership position in the Lancaster County Public Defender’s Office, where she served nearly two decades.

Your generosity powers our work. And when you give through Give to Lincoln today, your gift goes further: givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/acl…

Indigenous students’ right to wear tribal regalia will be well-protected in Nebraska thanks to recent changes to state law taking effect in July. omaha.com/news/local/edu…

❌LB415, a bill that would remove paid sick leave protections for 140,000 Nebraskans, will be up for a 2nd round of debate in the #NELeg tomorrow. Contact your senator & tell them NO Nebraskan should have to choose between their health and their paycheck: bit.ly/NO_LB415

Today, we celebrate a significant milestone for a team member: his first-ever ballot. Jason's inspiring journey includes advocating for the very law that made this moment possible. #tracking-source=home-top-story" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">journalstar.com/news/state-reg…

Students with the UNL Muslim Law Student Association were key voices in building support for making Nebraska's schools more welcoming. Their advocacy helped change state law. We celebrate that progress this heritage month.

Today the ‘winner-take-all’ bill, LB 3, failed to overcome a filibuster. This is a major win for all Nebraskans.

On Tuesday, state senators will vote on a bill that aims to end our split electoral vote system. Nebraskans overwhelmingly opposed LB 3 at its hearing because they know our current system provides a meaningful vote and a more direct say. Take action: action.aclu.org/send-message/n…

A few moments from this morning's debate on whether senators will respect the will of voters or undercut the minimum wage initiative. Tell your senator NO on LB 258: action.aclu.org/send-message/n…

Just months ago, nearly 75% of Nebraska voters approved the paid sick leave initiative. Today, most of our state senators voted to undermine that reform by exempting several groups of workers from earning paid sick leave. Make time today to contact your senator.

The Lincoln Journal Star's latest editorial nails what's happening with paid sick leave and minimum wage in the #NEleg: "senators need to respect the wishes and judgment of the electorate." journalstar.com/opinion/editor…

Senators have voted LB 89 out of committee, the bill that mandates discrimination against transgender Nebraskans. It's clear lawmakers need to keep hearing the message that Nebraska is for all of us. Contact your senator. nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/03/20/com…

Thanks to legislative progress and our clients' lawsuit defending it, Nebraskans can vote as soon as they’ve finished all terms of a felony sentence. Learn more at aclunebraska.org/voting-answers.

Nebraska lawmakers should be focused on investing in community solutions, not trying to charge younger kids as adults. We’re so grateful for all of the Nebraskans who are speaking up against LB 556 tonight. #SmartJustice

Nebraska's system helps ensure a meaningful vote. Tell your senator to put voters over politics at action.aclu.org/send-message/n….

Sen. Lippincott has prioritized LB 3, his bill to end Nebraska's system of splitting electoral votes. The current system helps ensure a meaningful vote, giving voters and communities a more direct say. We need to protect it. Contact your #NEleg senator: action.aclu.org/send-message/n…