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Community commitment

Community Commitment: From Consent Decree to Community Power

Join the ACLU of Kentucky, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, and the Louisville Urban League for a community education event. During this event, you will hear about the history of the consent decree in Louisville, what we are currently working on to get the community commitment through the Louisville Metro Council, and how you can get involved. Light food and drinks will be provided.
Jun 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM (ET)
Court Case
Free speech, free country

Jones v. Jenkins Independent School District

In a December 15, 2025, letter from the school board’s attorney, the Jenkins Independent School District told Elizabeth Jones they would have law enforcement remove her from any property the school district owns or leases, and seek criminal trespass charges against her, even though her children attend the school and participate in extracurricular activities on school property.
Know Your Rights
Know you rights when blocked on social media by a government official

Blocked by a Government Official on Social Media?

Press Release
LMDC Press Conference_December 2021

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)

Press Releases

ACLU of Kentucky Asks Court to Block School District’s Ban on Parent

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)

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.