ACLU-KY Asks DOJ To Investigate Kentucky Juvenile Detention Center

The ACLU-KY legal team requested the Department of Justice investigate the Adair Regional Detention Center, citing multiple issues that put children there at risk of physical and mental harm.

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One Year After Dobbs, Kentucky Is A Forced Birth State. Help Us Change That.

We'll never stop fighting for your right to make choices about your own body. Join us as we fight to restore and advocate for reproductive freedom in the commonwealth.

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2023 Kentucky Pride Events (through October)

Communities throughout the commonwealth are coming together to celebrate Pride! Find an event near you and get involved.

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Anchored Beginnings: Shanice Nelson's Story

For national Black Maternal Health Week, April 11 - 17, we're highlighting the Black maternal health crisis in Kentucky and beyond, and uplifting the work of Black birth workers in the commonwealth. For more information, visit: https://blackmamasmatter.org/2023-black-maternal-health-week/.

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Breaking Barriers Council: Katima's Story

For national Black Maternal Health Week, April 11 - 17, we're highlighting the Black maternal health crisis in Kentucky and beyond, and uplifting the work of Black birth workers in the commonwealth. For more information, visit: https://blackmamasmatter.org/2023-black-maternal-health-week/.

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No Parent Left Behind: Ana'Neicia Williams' Story

For national Black Maternal Health Week, April 11 - 17, we're highlighting the Black maternal health crisis in Kentucky and beyond, and uplifting the work of Black birth workers in the commonwealth. For more information, visit: https://blackmamasmatter.org/2023-black-maternal-health-week/.

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Why Black Maternal Health Matters to the ACLU of Kentucky

For national Black Maternal Health Week, April 11 - 17, we're highlighting the Black maternal health crisis in Kentucky and beyond, and uplifting the work of Black birth workers in the commonwealth. For more information, visit: https://blackmamasmatter.org/2023-black-maternal-health-week/.

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ACLU-KY Statement on Veto Override of Senate Bill 150

The following statement can be attributed to ACLU-KY Executive Director Amber Duke regarding the veto override of Senate Bill 150, an omnibus anti-trans bill: 

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2023 Veto Period

The 2023 legislative session is in the veto period from March 17 through March 28. Lawmakers will return on March 29 and 30 for a final chance to pass laws and override vetoes.

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