Press Releases

Mar 18, 2020

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
Mar 17, 2020

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.
Mar 13, 2020

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
Mar 05, 2020

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.
Mar 03, 2020

Statement on House Passage of SB2, Mandatory Voter ID Bill

Statement from ACLU-KY legal director Corey Shapiro regarding House passage of SB2, the Mandatory Voter ID Bill
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Feb 25, 2020

ACLU-KY Statement on the Senate Passage of SB15, Marsy's Law

Statement from ACLU-KY staff attorney Heather Gatnarek regarding the Senate’s passage of Marsy’s Law.
Issue Areas: Justice Reform
Feb 19, 2020

ACLU-KY Letter to Legislators on SB15, Marsy’s Law

The ACLU of Kentucky testified today in committee against Marsy’s Law and shared a letter with members of the Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government.
Issue Areas: Justice Reform
Feb 05, 2020

Statement on House Bills 284 and 327

Statement from ACLU-KY Smart Justice field organizer Amanda Hall regarding House Bill 284 and House Bill 327.
Issue Areas: Justice Reform
Feb 04, 2020

ACLU-KY Statement on Senate Passage of SB1, Family Separation Bill

Statement from ACLU-KY advocacy director Kate Miller regarding Senate passage of Senate Bill 1.
Issue Areas: Immigrants' Rights