News & Commentary

This is one in a series of profiles marking the 60th anniversary of the ACLU of Kentucky’s founding.  Each week through December 2015 we will highlight the story of one member, client, case, board or staff member that has been an integral part of our organization’s rich history.

"Part of my nature is that every child should have a mother or father that wants them. My mother has had 13 pregnancies…I call it pseudo-slavery through reproduction.” -Dr. Ernest Marshall The EMW Inc. abortion clinic was opened in Louisville in 1981 by four doctors who wanted more control over their business. Two of the doctors, the late Sam Eubanks and Ernest Marshall, had previously advocated for increased access to abortions as plaintiffs in lawsuits. Yet, anti-abortion laws were still being enacted. In order to protect itself from government restricti

ACLU of Kentucky Cautions Against So-Called “Student Expression” Bill