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.
Preserving Liberty in the Commonwealth
News
Hair discrimination is a real issue. It's time for Kentucky to pass the CROWN Act.
Untangling my hair and my self-identity is tough enough on its own. Imagine trying to do it under a barrage of questions from people who have never been in my shoes – the insensitive comments and the non-...
ACLU History: Showing Up for Abortion Rights Since 1920
As we remember Roe v. Wade on the 50th anniversary of the decision, look back at some of the many fights led by the ACLU along the way.
Latest Press Releases
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.
ACLU of Kentucky, Planned Parenthood to Argue at State Supreme Court in Fight to Restore Abortion Access
When Kentucky voters rejected Amendment 2, they left the legal path open to restore abortion access. We'll be at the Supreme Court continuing the fight.
Kentucky Voters Reject Anti-Abortion Amendment, Legal Path to Protect Abortion Access Remains Open
Victory: The people of Kentucky have spoken, and their answer is no – no to extremist politicians banning abortion and making private medical decisions on their behalf.
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.
