Press Releases

ACLU-KY Statement on Final Passage of Senate Bill 15, Marsy’s Law

Statement from ACLU-KY Staff Attorney Heather Gatnarek regarding final passage of Senate Bill 15, Marsy's Law.

ACLU-KY Letters to House of Representatives on SB15, SB58, and SB11

Letters to Kentucky House of Representatives regarding SB15, Marsy's Law; SB58, amendment to Kentucky Constitution to limit pardon powers; and SB11 bill that would increase incarceration rates and give more power to landlords over renters.
Issue Areas: Justice Reform

Abortion Care Is Health Care And Essential During COVID-19 Pandemic

Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky (PPINK) and the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky (ACLU-KY) condemn Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s attempt to institute an abortion ban during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ACLU-KY Shares Written Testimony Regarding HB451 as Lawmakers Continue Advancing Bills Amidst Public Health Emergency

We shared written testimony regarding House Bill 451, yet another anti-abortion measure, with lawmakers, due to limited Capitol access and public health recommendations to avoid large gatherings as a result of COVID-19.

ACLU-KY Statement on Final Passage of Senate Bill 2, Mandatory Voter Photo ID Bill

Statement from ACLU-KY Legal Director Corey Shapiro regarding final passage of Senate Bill 2, the Mandatory Voter Photo ID Bill.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights

ACLU-KY Shares Written Testimony as Lawmakers Continue Advancing Bills Amidst Public Health Emergency

We shared written testimony with lawmakers due to limited Capitol access and public health recommendations to avoid large gatherings as a result of COVID-19.
Issue Areas: Justice Reform

ACLU-KY Statement on Novel Coronavirus and Kentucky General Assembly

Statement from ACLU-KY Executive Director Michael Aldridge regarding the novel coronavirus and the Kentucky General Assembly.

ACLU-KY Statement on Covid-19 and Safety in Jails and Prisons

Statement from ACLU-KY Smart Justice Field Organizer Amanda Hall regarding the novel coronavirus and safety in Kentucky jails and prisons.
Issue Areas: Justice Reform

ACLU-KY Letter to Senate Education Committee Opposing SB143

ACLU-KY letter of opposition to SB143, an act relating to moments of silence and reflection.