Press Releases

May 28, 2020

ACLU-KY Statement on No-Knock Ordinance Before Louisville Metro Council

Statement from ACLU-KY Policy Strategist Keturah Herron regarding the No-Knock Ordinance Before Louisville Metro Council
Issue Areas: Justice Reform
Apr 24, 2020

Statement on Veto of Senate Bill 11 from ACLU-KY and Allies

Statement from ACLU-KY Smart Justice Field Organizer Amanda Hall and allies regarding veto of Senate Bill 11.
Issue Areas: Justice Reform
Apr 01, 2020

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
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 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
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