Press Releases

Dec 05, 2025

ACLU, ACLU-KY FILE BRIEF SUPPORTING AFL-CIO AND KENTUCKY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION

Last week, the ACLU and ACLU of Kentucky filed an amicus, or “friend of the Court” brief, with the Supreme Court of Kentucky.
Nov 20, 2025

ACLU of Kentucky Condemns Effort to Federalize Local Police into Immigration Agents

The ACLU of Kentucky strongly opposes BR1139, which would force every local law-enforcement agency and the Kentucky State Police to enter into a 287(g) “Task Force Model” agreement with ICE.
Nov 13, 2025

ACLU of KY secures dismissal of charges against journalist

The ACLU of Kentucky obtained dismissal of the remaining charges against a journalist who was arrested while covering a protest in Northern Kentucky at the Roebling Bridge.
Oct 20, 2025

DoDEA Must Return Books to Shelves, Judge Rules

Schools on military bases had banned nearly 600 books related to race and gender in response to Trump’s executive orders
Issue Areas: Freedom of Speech, Education, Youth Rights
Court Cases: EK v. DoDEA
Aug 08, 2025

ACLU-KY Statement on New ICE Detainer Policy at LMDC, Mayor Greenberg Collaboration with the Trump Administration

LOUISVILLE, Ky – A 48-hour ICE Detainer Hold Policy is in effect at Louisville Metro Department of Corrections