Rights

ACLU Launches Supreme Court Challenge Against Nebraska Voting Rights Decision for Released Felons

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LINCOLN, Neb. — The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Nebraska has launched a legal challenge against key state election officials, specifically targeting the refusal by Secretary of State Bob Evnen to enact a new policy designed to grant voting rights to felons immediately after their release from prison. This legal contention stems from Evnen’s decision following a determination by Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers, who declared the new legislation unconstitutional. The law in question—known informally as LB 20—sought to amend previous statutes regarding the post-incarceration rights of convicted felons. The heart of the dissent … Read more

ACLU Sues Nebraska Election Officials for Blocking Ex-Felons’ Voting Rights Ahead of Presidential Poll

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OMAHA, Neb. — In a contentious legal battle with profound implications for voter participation, the ACLU of Nebraska has initiated a lawsuit against the state’s chief election official over rules that would bar many former felons from voting in the upcoming presidential election. The legal challenge, lodged on behalf of three disenfranchised Nebraska residents, targets a controversial directive from Secretary of State Bob Evnen that instructs county election officials not to register individuals with felony convictions for the November polls. T.J. King of Omaha, a key plaintiff in the case, expressed his frustration over the … Read more

ACLU Challenges Missouri’s Probation Restrictions on Medical Marijuana, Alleging Constitutional Rights Violations

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri, in partnership with Stinson LLP, has filed a lawsuit against Missouri state officials, contesting probation conditions that prohibit the use of medical marijuana, despite its legality under state law. The legal challenge centers on the case of Sharon Stewart, a probationer whose prescribed use of medical cannabis has repeatedly put her in conflict with state probation rules. The ACLU argues that such restrictions defy the constitutional amendments passed by Missouri voters, which protect the rights of registered patients to use medical marijuana. These amendments, … Read more

Boise Court Sides with Pro-Palestine Demonstrators, Championing Protest Rights

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Boise, Idaho — A group of pro-Palestine demonstrators achieved a significant legal win in Boise recently, when a judge ruled in favor of their right to hold protests in the downtown area. This decision underscores the ongoing debate over free speech and public demonstrations in urban centers across the United States. The controversy began when city officials attempted to restrict the group’s activities, citing potential disruptions to local businesses and public order. The protesters, however, argued that their right to assemble and express their views in public spaces was protected under the First Amendment. Legal … Read more