Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events

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ACLU-KY 70th anniversary logo Fighting back, fighting forward

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 $200,000 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

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2024 Legislative Wrap-Up

Join the ACLU of Kentucky for our 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up!
Apr 24, 2024 | 6:00 PM
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Smart Justice Advocates Community Meeting - April 2024

Join ACLU-KY Smart Justice Advocates for their monthly meeting.
Apr 11, 2024 | 7:00 PM
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Smart Justice Mini Lobby Day

Join the ACLU of Kentucky for our Smart Justice Lobby Day! You will have the opportunity to talk to your legislators about Clean Slate legislation, Liberation Identification legislation, and why harsher punishments don't address the root of crime.
Mar 20, 2024 | 9:00 AM
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Smart Justice Advocates Community Meeting - March 2024

Join ACLU-KY Smart Justice Advocates for their monthly meeting.
Mar 07, 2024 | 7:00 PM
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Paid Leave Mini Lobby Day

Mar 06, 2024 | 9:00 AM
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Smart Justice Mini Lobby Day

Join the ACLU of Kentucky for our Smart Justice Lobby Day! You will have the opportunity to talk to your legislators about Clean Slate legislation, Liberation Identification legislation, and why harsher punishments don't address the root of crime.
Feb 28, 2024 | 9:00 AM
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Amnesty Court 2.0

Do you have an active bench warrant? You can get it cleared! The Jefferson County Attorney is offering an amnesty period for people with an active bench warrant to have their warrant set aside and reschedule their case.
Feb 09, 2024 | 1:00 PM
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Smart Justice Advocates Community Meeting - February 2024 (Clean Slate Initiative's Values-Based Workshop)

Join ACLU-KY Smart Justice Advocates for their monthly meeting.
Feb 01, 2024 | 7:00 PM
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2024 Paid Leave Mini Lobby Day

Jan 17, 2024 | 9:00 AM