Press Releases

Statement on Veto of SB 150, Omnibus Anti-Trans Legislation

The ACLU of Kentucky applauds Governor Andy Beshear's veto of Senate Bill 150. By vetoing this hateful legislation, Governor Beshear has demonstrated his commitments to protect Kentucky parents’ rights to raise their children as they see fit.

ACLU-KY Asks Federal Court to Uphold LGBTQ Protections in Louisville Fairness Ordinance

We're asking a federal appeals court to uphold Louisville’s LGBTQ anti-discrimination protections after a lower court allowed a photographer to discriminate based on sexual orientation.

Statement on New Law to Ban Trans Girls from Girls' Sports, Senate Bill 83

The Kentucky General Assembly overrode Governor Beshear's veto of Senate Bill 83 to ban trans girls from girls' sports. SB83 is rooted in hate and unconstitutional.

Statement on Veto of SB83, Ban on Trans Girls in Girls' Sports

Governor Beshear today vetoed Senate Bill 83, which would ban trans girls from girls' sports. SB83 is rooted in hate and unconstitutional.

Statement on Final Passage of House Bill 9 to Divert Public Dollars from Public Schools

HB9 would divert public school dollars into unaccountable charter schools that could deny students access based on race, religion, sexual orientation, or ability.

Statement on Final Passage of SB83 to Ban Trans Girls from Girls' Sports

The Senate today granted final passage to Senate Bill 83 to ban trans girls from girls' sports. SB83 is rooted in hate and unconstitutional.

Statement Regarding House Passage of Trans Athlete Ban, SB83

SB83 would ban trans girls from girls' sports. This hateful bill is unconstitutional and a solution in search of a non-existent problem.

Statement on Senate Passage of SB83, Ban on Trans Girls from Girls' Sports

Statement regarding Senate passage of SB83, a bill to ban trans girls from girls' sports.