Press Releases

ACLU of Kentucky and NCLR Statement on Sixth Circuit Decision to Reverse Injunction in Transgender Youth Health Care Ban Case

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals today declined to lift the stay of the preliminary injunction in Doe v Thornbury, our case regarding medically necessary care for transgender youth in Kentucky. The ban on this care in Kentucky remains in effect.

Federal Court Blocks Unconstitutional Bans on Necessary Medical Care For Transgender Youth

Today, the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky granted the ACLU of Kentucky, National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP’s motion for a preliminary injunction blocking Section 4 of Senate Bill 150.

ACLU of Kentucky and Partner Organizations File Motion for Preliminary Injunctive Relief in Doe v. Thornbury

Today the ACLU of Kentucky, with partner organization the National Center for Lesbian Rights and law firm Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, filed a motion for preliminary injunctive relief from Section 4 of SB 150, the ban on essential healthcare for trans youth in 2023.

ACLU-KY and NCLR Partner to Sue over Transgender Health Care Ban in Kentucky

We're suing in state court to block a gender-affirming health care ban aimed at trans youth in Kentucky from becoming law.

Statement on Veto of SB 150, Omnibus Anti-Trans Legislation

The ACLU of Kentucky applauds Governor Andy Beshear's veto of Senate Bill 150. By vetoing this hateful legislation, Governor Beshear has demonstrated his commitments to protect Kentucky parents’ rights to raise their children as they see fit.

Statement on New Law to Ban Trans Girls from Girls' Sports, Senate Bill 83

The Kentucky General Assembly overrode Governor Beshear's veto of Senate Bill 83 to ban trans girls from girls' sports. SB83 is rooted in hate and unconstitutional.

Statement Regarding New Law to Require School Police, House Bill 63

This new law will require a police officer be stationed at every school campus in Kentucky. This will disproportionately send children of color and with disabilities into the criminal legal system.

Statement on Veto of SB83, Ban on Trans Girls in Girls' Sports

Governor Beshear today vetoed Senate Bill 83, which would ban trans girls from girls' sports. SB83 is rooted in hate and unconstitutional.