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Death Row Exoneree Tour: Morehead

The ACLU of Kentucky, the Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty, and Witness to Innocence will host an event with death row exoneree Kirk Bloodsworth February 5 at Morehead University.

February 5, 2015

Faces of Liberty: Cherie Dawson-Edwards

This is one in a series of profiles marking the 60th anniversary of the ACLU of Kentucky’s founding.  Each week through December 2015 we will highlight the story of one member, client, case, board or staff member that has been an integral part of our organization’s rich history.

February 5, 2015

Anti-Abortion "Ultrasound Bill" Passes Senate

SB7, a bill that would require an ultrasound before an abortion AND mandate the doctor to give a woman a “detailed description of the fetus,” whether she wants to hear it or not, overwhelmingly passed out of a Senate committee and passed the full Senate by a 31-5 vote.  Senators Perry Clark, Regg

February 5, 2015 Reproductive Freedom Project

Press Conference on the Death Penalty

Representative David Floyd and Senator Gerald Neal who have introduced bills to end the use of the death penalty in Kentucky, in favor of a common sense, less costly, alternative: life in prison without possibility of parole.

February 4, 2015 to
February 5, 2015