Promises can change. Laws are harder to ignore. The Community Commitment helps protect reform from politics, budget fights, and leadership changes. Join us June 16th to learn about ensuring transparent law enforcement! Register here: https://www.aclu-ky.org/from-consent-decree-to-community-power/

After years of calls for better crisis response, serious concerns remain about how police respond to people in mental health crises. Join us June 16 to learn more about the effort to ensure transparent law enforcement in Louisville! https://www.aclu-ky.org/from-consent-decree-to-community-power/

"What's up with the Consent Decree?" Answers ⬇️

The federal consent decree is gone, but the need for oversight is not. ProPublica reports Louisville is now a test case for whether reform can work without federal enforcement. Let's put key reforms into local law. https://www.aclu-ky.org/from-consent-decree-to-community-power/

Nearly 15 percent of the people in the overcrowded LMDC facility today are there simply because they cannot afford to pay their bail of $500 or less. This isn't about being tough on crime.

The fifth annual Race 4 Justice reminds us what we can do when we come together! Thank you to our partners, runners and volunteers for your participation. Proceeds from the event will be donated to nonprofits doing justice work in the city and world.

The DOJ findings did not disappear when federal leadership changed. The problems were real, the harm was real, and the need for reform is still real. Now Louisville has a choice. Learn more:⬇️ https://www.aclu-ky.org/from-consent-decree-to-community-power/

LEXINGTON: The Kentucky Name Change Clinic is back to assist with obtaining legal name changes for Kentucky residents. Date: June 6, 2026 Time: 1 PM- 5 PM Location: AVOL Kentucky (1824 Hill Rise Drive, Lexington, KY)

Less than half the people held by ICE in KY during Trump’s second administration, as of early March, had been convicted of a crime.  Report:

"This internship ended with me becoming the ninth journalist to face jury trial in the United States in the history of the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker." Read More: https://www.newsrecord.org/opinion/viewpoints-my-arrest-as-a-student-journalist/article_68a42621-e546-4bc6-894a-039c46007598.html

After the federal government walked away from the consent decree, Louisville became a national test case for whether a city can deliver meaningful police reform without federal enforcement.  https://www.propublica.org/article/louisville-trump-doj-police-reform-consent-decrees

This Pride Month, we celebrate the courage, joy, and humanity of LGBTQ+ Kentuckians across the Commonwealth. You are loved. You are welcome.  Kentucky is stronger when everybody has the freedom to be themselves and the dignity to be treated with respect. @govandybeshear.bsky.social

This weekend kicks off Pride Month across Kentucky communities! We’ve gathered a statewide list of Pride festivals and celebrations happening across Kentucky so you can find events near you! 🌈Find a Pride festival near you! ⬇️ https://www.fairness.org/kypride/

"For democracy to function, we need transparency, accountability, and respect for due process."

Join us June 16th to learn more about our efforts to get the Community Commitment through the Louisville Metro Council, and how you can get involved. Register Here: https://www.aclu-ky.org/event/community-commitment-from-consent-decree-to-community-power/

RACE4JUSTICE 2026: June 6 Join ACLU-KY for the 5th annual Race4Justice in Louisville. Founded by Future Ancestors, this event honors Breonna Taylor and supports organizations doing the work on the ground. Register here: https://bit.ly/4vbD9o7

More than 230,000 people in Kentucky are immigrants. These Kentuckians and their families are neighbors, friends, coworkers, and classmates who make profound contributions to our communities. 🔗

KY's Supreme Court ruled that gov't business by members of a volunteer state board on personal devices is not subject to the KY Open Records Act. Here's why we have concerns...

Donor Spotlight: Dr. Judi Jennings, PhD (she/her) Dr. Jennings is a British Historian, retired Director of the KY Foundation for Women, and a proud ACLU-KY donor and volunteer.  Thank You! Supporters like you and Dr. Jennings make our work possible!

Honored to spend the morning w/the National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section, at their Advocacy in Action: Jewish Voice for Choice Award Breakfast. We’re grateful to stand with advocates committed to protecting reproductive freedom, healthcare justice, and the dignity of every Kentuckian.

Join us June 16th to learn more about our efforts to get the Community Commitment through the Louisville Metro Council, and how you can get involved. Register Here: https://www.aclu-ky.org/event/community-commitment-from-consent-decree-to-community-power/

Know Your Rights When Voting! Click here for resources ⬇️ https://www.aclu-ky.org/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-when-voting/

QUESTION: Where do I Vote Today? ANSWER ⬇️  https://elect.ky.gov/Voters/Pages/Polling-Locations.aspx

Kentucky's 2026 Primary Election is TODAY! Here's what's at stake:  ➡️https://www.aclu-ky.org/news/why-kentuckys-elections-matter-more-than-most-people-think/

Have you registered? RACE4JUSTICE 2026 is set for June 6! Join ACLU-KY for the 5th annual Race4Justice in Louisville. Founded by Future Ancestors, this event honors Breonna Taylor and supports organizations doing the work on the ground. Also- it's just fun!! Register here: https://bit.ly/4vbD9o7

We’re hiring a Legal Intern (paid, 10 weeks) This is an opportunity for law students to step into real advocacy work. You’ll support research, track legislation, and help shape policy conversations across Kentucky alongside our Advocacy Team. https://www.aclu-ky.org/jobs/legal-intern/

Join us June 16th to learn more about our efforts to get the Community Commitment through the Louisville Metro Council, and how you can get involved. Register Here: https://www.aclu-ky.org/event/community-commitment-from-consent-decree-to-community-power/

A 21-year-old man died of dehydration inside a Louisville jail cell while experiencing a mental health crisis in government custody. In America. Read this story. https://www.lpm.org/investigate/2026-05-12/how-can-that-be-records-reveal-cause-of-recent-louisville-jail-death

Nearly 30% of the people in the overcrowded LMDC facility are there simply because they cannot afford to pay their bail of $500 or less.

METRO LOUISVILLE: Louisville is deciding how to spend nearly $1 billion in taxpayer dollars. Now is the time for public input. Metro Council will hold a public hearing on May 13, at 6pm. You can offer thoughts here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/2026-2027-louisville-metro-budget-comment-form

LOUISVILLE: The Louisville Metro Department of Corrections is terminating its contract with its current medical provider, saying, "This decision is based on multiple identified violations of contractual obligations, as well as concerns regarding the company’s financial stability."

Kentucky's 2026 Primary Election is May 19th. Excused in-person absentee voting is available May 6-8 and May 11-13. No-excuse in-person absentee voting is available May 14-16. Why local elections matter: https://www.aclu-ky.org/news/why-kentuckys-elections-matter-more-than-most-people-think/

A Jefferson County district judge has ruled the state’s street camping ban is unconstitutional. 🔗 https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2026/05/06/louisville-judge-rules-street-camping-ban-is-unconstitutional

"Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice" is hosting a special training on May 12th for those interested in learning more about its Immigration Detention, Jails, Prisons, and Policing work.  Register here: https://bit.ly/4tYhUVy

We’re hiring a Legal Intern (paid, 10 weeks) This is an opportunity for law students to step into real advocacy work. You’ll support research, track legislation, and help shape policy conversations across Kentucky alongside our Advocacy Team. https://www.aclu-ky.org/jobs/legal-intern/

A Jefferson County District Court judge ruled Monday that Kentucky’s camping ban targeting people experiencing homelessness is unconstitutional. 🔗https://www.lpm.org/news/2026-05-05/jefferson-county-judge-challenges-constitutionality-of-unlawful-camping-ban

Have you registered? RACE4JUSTICE 2026 is set for June 6! Join ACLU-KY for the 5th annual Race4Justice in Louisville. Founded by Future Ancestors, this event honors Breonna Taylor and supports organizations doing the work on the ground. Also- it's just fun!! Register here: https://bit.ly/4vbD9o7

Many of the people who are being held in the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections are there simply because they cannot afford bail of $500 or less. That is not a "tough on crime" policy. It's a system where your freedom is tied to your wealth. https://www.aclu-ky.org/stopthedeaths/

This session showed what people power can do. Now every KY House seat and half the Senate are on the ballot. Join our Legislative Debrief: May 4 | 6–7 PM ET | Virtual Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/acluofkentucky/event/943712/

WE'RE HIRING! We’re looking for our next Executive Administrator at the ACLU of Kentucky. If you’re a self-starter who can juggle priorities and anticipate what’s needed before it’s asked, this might be the role for you.

This session showed what people power can do. Now every KY House seat and half the Senate are on the ballot. Join our Legislative Debrief: May 4 | 6–7 PM ET | Virtual Register here: https://www.mobilize.us/acluofkentucky/event/943712/

Louisville’s first-ever Democracy Festival is here. 🗳️ May 17 | 1–5 PM 📍 Americana Community Center Because democracy isn’t just something you do in a booth. It’s something you show up for! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/democracy-festival-tickets-1986804810672

RACE4JUSTICE 2026: June 6 Join ACLU-KY for the 5th annual Race4Justice in Louisville. Founded by Future Ancestors, this event honors Breonna Taylor and supports organizations doing the work on the ground. Register here: https://bit.ly/4vbD9o7

We’re hiring a Legal Intern (paid, 10 weeks) This is an opportunity for law students to step into real advocacy work. You’ll support research, track legislation, and help shape policy conversations across Kentucky alongside our Advocacy Team. https://www.aclu-ky.org/jobs/legal-intern/

WE'RE HIRING! We’re looking for our next Executive Administrator at the ACLU of Kentucky. If you’re a self-starter who can juggle priorities and anticipate what’s needed before it’s asked, this might be the role for you.

Proof that when everyday folks get involved, the outcome can change. https://queerkentucky.com/kentucky-no-anti-lgbtq-laws-2026-legislative-session/