Press Releases

SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade, ACLU of Kentucky to Sue for Right to Abortion in State Court

The Supreme Court eviscerated the right to legal abortion in states like Kentucky by reversing Roe v. Wade in its Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization opinion.

Federal Court Extends Block on Unconstitutional Abortion Restrictions in Kentucky

A federal court has granted a preliminary injunction against House Bill 3, blocking its enforcement during litigation.

ACLU of Kentucky, community groups hold press conference to promote amnesty day

Amnesty will allow Kentuckians with active bench warrants to re-docket their cases, decreasing the number of people incarcerated for low level offenses.
Issue Areas: Incarceration

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.