News & Commentary
Sep 26, 2019
Concerned Legal Advocates Ask Kentucky to Protect Youth Intrests in Louisville Detention Center Closing
The ACLU of Kentucky, the Institute for Compassion in Justice, and the Children’s Law Center sent a letter to Mayor Greg Fischer and Commissioner Denver Butler at the Department of Juvenile Justice proposing a community-based solution to protect the rights of children and families after the announced closure of the Jefferson County Youth Detention Center (JCYC).
Sep 19, 2019
We Raised $81,933 Through Give For Good Louisville - Thank You!
Together we beat our goal and raised $81,933 during Give for Good Louisville! Thanks for your support!
Sep 18, 2019
Fall 2019 Newsletter
The ACLU-KY team had a busy legislative session and is now working healthy at home. Catch the highlights and more in the Spring 2020 Newsletter.
Sep 11, 2019
Celebrating 30 Years of Protecting Reproductive Freedom
The ACLU of Kentucky invites you to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Reproductive Freedom Project.
Sep 09, 2019
Georgetown Becomes 13th City with Fairness Ordinance
Georgetown became the 13th Kentucky town to adopt a fairness ordinance with a vote of 5-3. Georgetown has a population of 34,395. LGBTQ residents will now be protected from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
Aug 28, 2019
ACLU Condemns Gov. Matt Bevin for Attacking LGBTQ Rights at the U.S. Supreme Court
Governor Bevin Signs onto brief asking the Supreme Court to rule it is legal to fire LGBTQ people
Aug 28, 2019
The War on Marijuana is a Failure
Report Features Original Data Analysis on Marijuana Arrest Rates by Race & Details High Costs of Enforcement
Aug 23, 2019
Federal Court Affirms Award of Attorney’s Fees to Couples Refused Marriage Licenses by Kim Davis
A federal appeals court announced its opinion Friday, August 23, to uphold a lower court ruling awarding $224,000 in attorney’s fees and costs in the case of couples who were refused marriage licenses by Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis. The federal panel agreed with a lower court that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is responsible for paying the award.
Aug 21, 2019
Groups Launch Video on KY Farm Bureau's Discriminatory Policies Ahead of Ham Breakfast Protest
Four Kentucky advocacy groups launched a video calling on the Kentucky Farm Bureau to "stop the hate" ahead of their annual Ham Breakfast at the Kentucky State Fair. The 30-second video features Congressman John Yarmuth, State Representative Attica Scott, and advocates from sponsoring organizations, the ACLU of Kentucky, JCTA (Jefferson County Teachers Association), LSURJ (Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice), and the Fairness Campaign. Activists will protest outside the Kentucky Farm Bureau's annual Ham Breakfast at the State Fair Thursday, August 22 at 7 a.m.
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