Press Releases

ACLU-KY Commends Department of Justice Report on Louisville Metro Police Department

Today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) concluded its years long investigation of the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD), finding that there is reasonable cause to believe that the LMPD has routinely violated the constitutional rights of residents of Louisville, Kentucky. 

Kentucky Supreme Court Ruling: Abortion Remains Banned in Kentucky

The Kentucky Supreme Court once again denied our request to block two abortion bans that first went into effect on August 1. As a result, abortion remains banned in the state.

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.

ACLU of Kentucky, Planned Parenthood to Argue at State Supreme Court in Fight to Restore Abortion Access

When Kentucky voters rejected Amendment 2, they left the legal path open to restore abortion access. We'll be at the Supreme Court continuing the fight.

Kentucky Voters Reject Anti-Abortion Amendment, Legal Path to Protect Abortion Access Remains Open

Victory: The people of Kentucky have spoken, and their answer is no – no to extremist politicians banning abortion and making private medical decisions on their behalf.

Settled: Confidential Legal Mail Now Protected in Kentucky

We sued the Kentucky Department of Corrections for violating the rights of incarcerated people by copying and reading their confidential legal mail.

Abortion Remains Banned in Kentucky

The Kentucky Supreme Court has allowed two abortion bans to remain in effect. Abortion remain illegal in Kentucky at all stages of pregnancy.

Officers Who Murdered Breonna Taylor Charged, Arrested by FBI

The US Department of Justice has charged four officers involved in Breonna Taylor's murder for violating her civil rights. The entire department remains under federal investigation.