Preserving Liberty in the Commonwealth

Join the ACLU of Kentucky for our 2026 Legislative Session Debrief! Hear from our Campaign Coordinator, Advocacy Director, and volunteers about what we accomplished during this past legislative session. This is a virtual event that will take place on a Microsoft Teams meeting. Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/acluofkentucky/event/943712/ Accessibility This event meets ADA standards Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information. Accessibility This event meets ADA standards Have accessibility questions? Reply to your registration email to confirm your requirements or request more information.

We are excited to announce the FIFTH annual Race4Justice on June 6th. This event was designed by a women-led student group. Inspired by Breonna Taylor, the movement that followed her tragic loss, and the many other injustices we’ve seen and experienced, this race is about uniting our city to move forward. Proceeds from the event will be donated to nonprofits doing justice work in the city and world. This year's events are listed below. 26 Lap Walk/Jog/Run/Roll Relay (9:30) Each of the 26 laps is dedicated to one year of Breonna Taylor's life. We want everyone in our community to get a team together to show up for justice. This event is super accessible. You can run, jog, walk, roll.... And your team can divide up the laps however you want. Go at any pace you want and take as many breaks as you need!! This event is about showing your support for justice and getting as many people to raise money for our organizations. Registration for this event is priced at an individual basis. Each person who joins your team will pay the individual registration price. 1.3 Individual Run/Walk (9:30) Join us solo and complete 5 laps (1.3 miles) however you want to run, walk, jog, roll... If you're able, we encourage everyone to try to create a team to bring in more people!! But, we're happy for anyone that wants to show up to support! Breonna Taylor's life was taken on March 13th. Sprint Relays This year we are offering three relays for our sprinters out there. These are for people who want to run fast! A sprint relay must have 4 people on it. It costs $80 to register your full relay team. The registration fee for this event is on a team basis. Each person must register individually, but relay members will not pay for registration after the first person has paid. Virtual MOVEment Move with us in solidarity even if you can't be here in person. You don't have to run, but we hope you will find a movement that honors our symbolism. Run/walk/roll for 26 minutes, 26 miles, 5 blocks, 1.3 miles...swim 26 laps...do 26 minutes on the treadmill...bike for 5 miles....meditate for 26 minutes... or anything you can think of!! It's not just a race...it's a celebration!!! During the race, you will also hear speakers and see videos depicting our journey highlighting the work of our non-profit partners. The day will also include a celebration of justice with speakers, music, and entertainment. There will be booths from local justice organization to provide even more opportunity for you to engage in justice work. Our will also get to enjoy the beautiful facilitate at the Norton Sports and Learning Complex which include rock climbing and bowling. Food trucks and vendors will be on-site. It will be a great to celebrate, move, and act together. We want our city to run, march, walk, dance as we move Forward. Together. For Justice. Learn more/Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Louisville/RaceForJustice502

Position Overview: The Legal Intern for the Advocacy Team gives law students who have completed at least their first year of law school and one semester of Constitutional law the opportunity to work with the organization’s Advocacy Team. The Advocacy Team protects and advances civil liberties and civil rights across the Commonwealth through legislative, organizing, administrative, executive, and non-litigation legal advocacy tools. Our team collaborates with grassroots to grasstops, diverse coalitions, and stakeholders/system actors to drive systemic changes. Our work spans various issues areas related to: criminal legal reform, reproductive freedom, disability rights, death penalty abolition, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, voting rights, juvenile justice, immigration, surveillance/privacy, free speech, and more. The Legal Intern will be fully integrated into the Advocacy Team and will have opportunities to attend team calls, meetings, including meetings with policymakers, and support any work on our priority issue areas. Primary Responsibilities/Essential Duties: Legal research and memo writing. Analyze, summarize, or otherwise research/track pending legislation or other policy proposals. Draft copy for materials, including issue briefs, letters, or talking points designed to influence state lawmakers. Submit requests, analyze, summarize, and track files received from government agencies via Open Records Requests. Educate state legislators and other public officials for policy change. Conduct research on priority ACLU of Kentucky issues. Other projects or administrative tasks assigned. Qualifications: Current law student who has completed at least their first year of law school and one semester of constitutional law. Strong research and writing skills. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Teams. A history of working collaboratively and successfully with people and organizations from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds and a broad range of ideological positions and religious views. Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU. Strong passion for criminal justice issues, commitment to criminal justice reform, and an understanding of the racialized nature of the criminal justice system are essential. Interns are expected to work an average of 40 hours each week for 10 weeks. The tentative start date is Monday, June 15th, with a tentative end date of Friday, August 14, but start and end dates are flexible. This position is based in Louisville. Candidates must either reside in the Louisville metropolitan area or be willing to work at least 2 days per week in the office, but are welcome to work every day in the office. Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. May travel throughout Kentucky. Individuals directly impacted by the policy changes we have prioritized, and that they, in their professional capacity, would be working to change, preferred. Compensation and Benefits The position pays $8,400 over the course of 10 weeks. Individuals will be paid via a stipend and will receive a 1099 from the organization. How to Apply, Accommodations, and Contact Applicants must submit a resume and writing sample (in PDF form) to [email protected] with the subject line: Advocacy Legal Internship. The deadline for applications is Thursday, May 28th.

The Executive Administrator must be an organized self-starter that skillfully prioritizes and artfully juggles multiple demands with sound judgement and attention to detail. They must be resourceful, timely and proactively anticipate needs within a fast-paced environment.