Press Releases

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.

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 Regarding Veto of Senate Bill 1, Classroom Censorship Bill

Governor Beshear vetoed Senate Bill 1, a bill to censor honest classroom discussions and whitewash history.

Statement Regarding HB43, New Law to Give Religious Organizations Legal Immunity

Governor Beshear signed HB43 into law. It is poorly drafted and would provide unprecedented criminal and civil immunity for religious organizations.
Issue Areas: Religious Liberty