After more than 20 years in court, the Commonwealth of Kentucky has settled with Americans United and ACLU-KY, agreeing to protect children from religious coercion and discrimination in taxpayer-funded residential child care facilities.
People in the Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women have been forced to live without air conditioning for three days. The Department of Corrections says it will take "several days" to fix.
Statement from ACLU of Kentucky Executive Director Michael Aldridge regarding another instance of Louisville Metro Police Department officers using excessive force against a protester.
The Kentucky Smart on Crime coalition joined Governor Andy Beshear and lawmakers to sign justice reform measures House Bill 497 and Senate Bill 84 into law and celebrate Second Chance Month.
ACLU-KY statement regarding Governor Beshear signing Senate Bill 4, a version of Breonna’s Law that will severely restrict the use of no-knock warrants.
Join the Kentucky Smart on Crime coalition with Governor Beshear, lawmakers, and advocates to formally sign HB497 and SB84 into law. These justice reform measures will strengthen Kentuckians, families, communities, and economies.