Press Releases

Statement Regarding Excessive Use of Force by Louisville Metro Police Department Officer

Statement from ACLU of Kentucky Executive Director Michael Aldridge regarding another instance of Louisville Metro Police Department officers using excessive force against a protester.

Gov. Beshear, Senator Adams, Rep. Moser, Advocates Hold Official Signing Ceremony for Reentry and Pregnant Women in Incarceration Bills, Celebrate Second Chance Month

The Kentucky Smart on Crime coalition joined Governor Andy Beshear and lawmakers to sign justice reform measures House Bill 497 and Senate Bill 84 into law and celebrate Second Chance Month.

ACLU-KY Statement on Gov. Beshear Signing SB4, a version of Breonna’s Law

ACLU-KY statement regarding Governor Beshear signing Senate Bill 4, a version of Breonna’s Law that will severely restrict the use of no-knock warrants.

Governor Beshear, Lawmakers, and Advocates to Participate in Signing of Reentry and Dignity Bills, Celebration of April as Second Chance Month

Join the Kentucky Smart on Crime coalition with Governor Beshear, lawmakers, and advocates to formally sign HB497 and SB84 into law. These justice reform measures will strengthen Kentuckians, families, communities, and economies.

Broad Coalition of Kentucky Faith, Labor, and Civil Rights Groups Call on Secretary Mayorkas to End ICE Collaboration Programs

20 immigrant justice, civil rights, criminal justice, and worker’s rights groups sent a letter today urging DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to end ICE collaboration programs, including the 287(g) program, Secure Communities and ICE detainers.

Statement on Passage of House Bill 91, Constitutional Amendment to Ban Abortion Care

Statement from ACLU-KY Policy Strategist Jackie McGranahan regarding final passage of House Bill 91, a proposed amendment to the Kentucky Constitution to entirely deny Kentuckians' right to abortion care, even in cases of rape, incest, or life-threatening conditions.

Statement regarding final passage of Senate Bill 4, a version of Breonna's Law

Statement from ACLU-KY Policy Strategist Keturah Herron regarding final passage of Senate Bill 4, a version of Breonna's Law that severely restricts no-knock warrants.

Statement Regarding Final Passage of House Bill 563, so-called "School Choice" Bill

Statement regarding final passage of House Bill 563, so-called "school choice" bill that will divert public dollars to private schools, reduce government transparency, and expose students to discrimination.

Supreme Court to Hear Kentucky Attorney General’s Last-Minute Attempt to Revive State Abortion Ban

The Supreme Court granted certiorari to consider whether the Kentucky Attorney General may step in to a case at the last minute to attempt to revive an unconstitutional abortion restriction.