Press Releases

ACLU of Kentucky Foundation Releases 2022 Judicial Election Guide

We released our first-ever judicial voting guide for Fayette and Jefferson County voters.

Press Conference: Amnesty Day

Some people with bench warrants in Jefferson County will have the chance to redocket cases, reducing the number of people incarcerated for low level offenses.

Fourteenth Death at the Louisville Jail Prompts Call for Action

Fourteen people have died in LMDC custody in nearly as many months. Community Stakeholders for Change at LMDC renews calls for the city to release the RFP for a new healthcare contract.

Open Letter Reminding Schools of Student Free Speech Rights

Students have free speech rights too! We wrote to Kentucky schools reminding them of their obligations to allow all students to express themselves.

ACLU-KY Files Federal Lawsuit Over Religious Liberty Violations in Kentucky Prison

Prison officials violated Carlos Thurman's religious liberties when they forcibly cut his hair. We're suing in federal court.

Leaked SCOTUS Opinion Indicates Court May Overturn Roe

A leaked draft opinion shows the Supreme Court poised to overturn Roe v. Wade and jeopardize abortion access for half the nation.

Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Found to Lack Standing to Challenge Marsy's Law

The Kentucky Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to Marsy's Law because the challengers lacked standing. They did not rule on the merits. Marsy's won't support crime victims, but will harm due process, clog the courts, and waste tax dollars.

15-Week Abortion Ban Blocked by Federal Court, ACLU-KY Continues Challenge to House Bill 3

Abortion care remains legal and our client can once again provide that care up to 22 weeks. We're still fighting in federal court to keep it that way.

15-Week Abortion Ban Still Stands in Kentucky, ACLU-KY Seeks Immediate Relief in Federal Court

Abortion care remains legal and you can once again access that care in Kentucky, but the patently unconstitutional 15-week ban in House Bill 3 still stands. We're fighting in federal court.