2023 Veto Period
The 2023 legislative session is in the veto period from March 17 through March 28. Lawmakers will return on March 29 and 30 for a final chance to pass laws and override vetoes.
Preserving Liberty in the Commonwealth
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LMPD must never be able to use tear gas again
After meeting peaceful protesters with weapons of war, Louisville's government still won't commit to banning tear gas. This endangers lives and puts Louisville out of step with many peer cities that have...
Making Black History, Building Black Futures
The battle for civil rights continues to this day. Here are some of the Black leaders who laid the groundwork — and those carrying the fight for true equality into the future.
Latest Press Releases
ACLU-KY Commends Department of Justice Report on Louisville Metro Police Department
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) concluded its years long investigation of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), finding that there is reasonable cause to believe that the LMPD has...
Kentucky Supreme Court Ruling: Abortion Remains Banned in Kentucky
The Kentucky Supreme Court once again denied our request to block two abortion bans that first went into effect on August 1. As a result, abortion remains banned in the state.
ACLU-KY Asks Federal Court to Uphold LGBTQ Protections in Louisville Fairness Ordinance
We're asking a federal appeals court to uphold Louisville’s LGBTQ anti-discrimination protections after a lower court allowed a photographer to discriminate based on sexual orientation.
The legal fight to protect abortion access
Following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and in the absence of federal abortion protections, we sued in state court, arguing the Kentucky Constitution protect the right to abortion.
EMW Women's Surgical Center v. Daniel Cameron – Challenge to Kentucky Abortion Bans
With the fall of Roe, we're now suing in state court arguing the Kentucky Constitution guarantees the rights to privacy, bodily autonomy, and self-determination.
