Press Releases

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.

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

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

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