Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

Event | In-person
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70th Anniversary Celebration

Since 1955, the ACLU of Kentucky, first known as the Kentucky Civil Liberties Union, has been a leading institution in the fight to defend civil liberties and expand our civil rights. Our work over the last 70 years in communities across Kentucky has evolved and transformed our organization. Today we are the strongest we've ever been, thanks to supporters like you, 13 full-time staff members, over 5,000 union members statewide, and 3,725 volunteers, working together to uphold the rule of law and safeguard our most precious freedoms. The theme for this anniversary, “Fighting Back, Fighting Forward,” describes the ways we are showing up in this critical moment. The ACLU of Kentucky has filed litigation against the Trump administration for book and curriculum bans at Department of Defense schools on military bases. We have joined a coalition of dedicated organizations to respond to the attacks against immigrants in Kentucky and distributed thousands of “Know Your Rights” materials across the state. To move the fight forward, we’ve launched a comprehensive strategic plan focused on safeguarding democracy, challenging systems of oppression, and supporting and developing leaders from communities. In these ways, we are contributing to the fights happening today, while building sustainable power for the future. We're working to raise $400,000 at the November event to keep up the momentum at this crucial moment. Will you help us meet this goal?
Nov 01, 2025 | 6:00 PM

Past Events

Event | In-person
Abortion Is Healthcare Protest

Lobby to Protect Access to Abortion Care (In-Person)

Join us to meet with Kentucky lawmakers to discuss the importance of protecting access to abortion care.
Jan 25, 2022 | 10:30 AM
Event | In-person
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Text Bank to Stop Classroom Censorship

The Kentucky General Assembly is in full swing. Help us reach out to Kentuckians asking them to urge their legislators to oppose bills that would ban students and teachers from discussing our country's real history.
Jan 05, 2022 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
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2022 Legislative Preview and 2022 Priorities

Join us for a preview of our legislative priorities for the 2022 legislative session.
Dec 15, 2021 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Volunteer Training

Our success in the Kentucky General Assembly depends on volunteers like you. Join us to learn about how you can get involved during the 2022 legislative session.
Dec 13, 2021 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-person
Breaking Barriers Paid Leave and Prek Website Event

Breaking Barriers: Universal Pre-K and Paid Leave

No person should be forced to choose between a paycheck and taking care of their children.
Nov 10, 2021 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-person
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Smart Justice Advocates November Meeting

Join ACLU-KY Smart Justice Advocates for their monthly meeting. All are welcome.
Nov 04, 2021 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
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ACLU Oral Arguments at US Supreme Court

We'll be at the Supreme Court on 10/12 defending Kentuckians' right to access abortion care. AG Cameron is attempting to revive our case against a KY abortion ban – a case we have already won twice – now that he knows the courts are growing more hostile to reproductive freedom.
Oct 12, 2021 | 10:00 AM
Event | In-person
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Smart Justice Advocates October Meeting

Join ACLU-KY Smart Justice Advocates for their monthly meeting. All are welcome.
Oct 07, 2021 | 6:00 PM
Event | In-person
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Banned Books Week Trivia Night

It's the 39th #BannedBooksWeek! Join us for Banned Books Trivia to see what you know about the absurd and unconstitutional attempts to censor what you read from 100 years ago through today.
Sep 29, 2021 | 7:30 PM