Press Releases

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.

Federal Court Blocks Unconstitutional Abortion Restrictions in Kentucky

A US District Court has blocked enforcement of HB3, the abortion ban that stopped all abortions in Kentucky at all stages of pregnancy. Abortion care remains legal and you can once again access that care in Kentucky.

Kentucky Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto, Planned Parenthood and ACLU Sue to Block Law’s Unconstitutional Abortion Restrictions

The Kentucky General Assembly voted to override Governor Beshear's veto of HB3. We're suing.

Statement Regarding New Classroom Censorship Law, Senate Bill 1

Kentucky lawmakers overrode Governor Beshear's veto of SB1, enacting a law that will censor classroom discussions and threaten teachers with criminal penalties.

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 Regarding New Law to Require School Police, House Bill 63

This new law will require a police officer be stationed at every school campus in Kentucky. This will disproportionately send children of color and with disabilities into the criminal legal system.

Statement Regarding Veto of HB3, Omnibus Abortion Bill and 15-Week Ban

Governor Beshear vetoed HB3, a bill designed to push a safe and effective method of abortion care out of reach, shame and ostracize patients, and make the process of seeking and providing abortion care so difficult that patients will forgo care and providers will close their doors.