News & Commentary

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) concluded its years long investigation of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), finding that there is reasonable cause to believe that the LMPD has routinely violated the constitutional rights of residents of Louisville, Kentucky. 

After meeting peaceful protesters with weapons of war, Louisville's government still won't commit to banning tear gas. This endangers lives and puts Louisville out of step with many peer cities that have banned tear gas.

The US Department of Justice has charged four LMPD officers involved in Breonna Taylor's murder. This is a step toward justice, but true justice would be officers never killing her in the first place.

Today would have been Breonna Taylor's 29th birthday. Learn about the ongoing investigations into her murder and our federal lawsuit to hold LMPD accountable, and read reflections on Breonna's impact on the movement for Black lives.

There are multiple ongoing investigations related to Breonna Taylor's murder, along with our ongoing lawsuit against LMPD for violating protesters' rights in 2020. See a quick overview from Legal Director Corey Shapiro.

"Breonna Taylor lit a fire in me that cannot be extinguished." Read ACLU-KY Executive Administrator Savanah Taylor's reflections on Breonna Taylor's legacy two-years later.

Reflections on the two-year anniversary of Breonna Taylor's murder from ACLU of Kentucky Legal Fellow Kaili Moss.

Six people have died in Louisville's jail in recent months due to overcrowding fueled by cash bail. Nearly 80% of people in Louisville jails are detained only because they cannot afford bail.