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Apr 3, 2024

It's Veto Time: We're Asking Gov. Beshear to Veto These Bills

Justice Reform
As the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly comes to a close, we're asking Gov. Beshear to veto three bills that are unconstitutional or erode Kentuckians' civil liberties.
As the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly comes to a close, we're asking Gov. Beshear to veto three bills that are unconstitutional or erode Kentuckians' civil liberties.
VETO PERIOD: 3/29 - 4/9
VETO PERIOD: 3/29 - 4/9
Mar 14, 2024

ACLU-KY Letter to the House Education Committee Regarding Anti-DEI Senate Bill 6

Freedom of Speech
Anti-DEI bills like Senate Bill 6 are attempts to suppress free speech and deny students the right to an accurate, complete, and inclusive learning environment.
Anti-DEI bills like Senate Bill 6 are attempts to suppress free speech and deny students the right to an accurate, complete, and inclusive learning environment.
Diversity, equity, & inclusion isn't divisive. Oppose Senate Bill 6.
Diversity, equity, & inclusion isn't divisive. Oppose Senate Bill 6.
Feb 9, 2024

DEI Isn't Divisive. The Kentucky General Assembly Is.

Once again, the only “divisive” or “discriminatory” concepts in the Commonwealth are those being promoted by the Kentucky General Assembly. 
By Amber Duke
Once again, the only “divisive” or “discriminatory” concepts in the Commonwealth are those being promoted by the Kentucky General Assembly. 
By Amber Duke
Oppose Anti-DEI Bills
Oppose Anti-DEI Bills
Jan 19, 2024

Louisville Metro Government Displaced Houseless People During White Flag Warnings. We Asked Them to Stop.

On days with freezing temperatures, Louisville Metro Government proceeded to sweep houseless encampments, despite White Flag warnings.
On days with freezing temperatures, Louisville Metro Government proceeded to sweep houseless encampments, despite White Flag warnings.
A white flag flies over blue skies in background.
A white flag flies over blue skies in background.
Jan 4, 2024

Louisville's Jail is Less Deadly, but Greenberg Must Continue to Improve LMDC Conditions

When the government chooses to incarcerate a person, it also takes on the responsibility of caring for them. Read this op-ed from ACLU-KY Executive Director Amber Duke about the deadly conditions in the LMDC...
When the government chooses to incarcerate a person, it also takes on the responsibility of caring for them. Read this op-ed from ACLU-KY Executive Director Amber Duke about the deadly conditions in the LMDC...
Oct 31, 2023

ACLU-KY Asks State Elections Board for Clearer Absentee Ballot Guidance

Last year, we received several reports from voters across the state that poll workers and clerks were unclear about wether people could vote in person after requesting an absentee ballot.
Last year, we received several reports from voters across the state that poll workers and clerks were unclear about wether people could vote in person after requesting an absentee ballot.
A Black hand inserts a ballot into a voting box.
A Black hand inserts a ballot into a voting box.