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A nonprofit, nonpartisan, legal and advocacy 501(c)(4) org working to protect our rights. Visit aclunebraska.org for more about us and our affiliated 501(c)(3) org.

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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Ord’s City Council voted 5-0 in support of removing its Flock cameras. Props to community leaders for choosing residents’ privacy and peace of mind instead of mass surveillance.
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City of Ord to remove FLOCK cameras
The City of Ord will no longer have FLOCK cameras.The Police Department saying in a Facebook post that the city council voted to remove the cameras.The departme
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
This is an important, but temporary, victory that will help protect Nebraska Environmental Trust funds and the voters’ will. There's more work ahead of us, and we're ready for it.
journalstar.com
Judge halts transfer of funds from Environmental Trust to Nebraska's general fund
"The court does find that the plaintiffs have a probability of success on the merits. I'm not saying it's absolute. Don't get excited," Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong said.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
This Father’s Day, we’re thinking of the families who have been separated by a deportation machine and a total disregard for due process. We won’t stop working to reunite the families ICE has separated.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom and a reminder that justice delayed is justice denied. Today, we honor and celebrate the generations of everyday people who refuse to give up on the promise of freedom.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Give Nebraska is a vital partner in building a better Nebraska for us all. We appreciate Give Nebraska’s work connecting donors to the causes they care about most.
Nine ACLU of Nebraska staff members hold signs while smiling, expressing their gratitude for Give Nebraska.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
A judge has accepted the DOJ and Nebraska's request to strike down a state law that ensured - regardless of immigration status - youth who grew up in our communities could pay in-state tuition rates so long as they also meet other requirements. This will hurt students, universities, and our state.
nebraskapublicmedia.org
Federal judge strikes down decades-old Nebraska law allowing undocumented students to access in-state tuition
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday afternoon that a Nebraska law allowing some undocumented students to access in-state tuition rates is preempted by federal law and forever barred its enforcement.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The Indian Citizenship Act marked an important moment in U.S. history, but citizenship alone did not guarantee equal treatment or equal access to democracy. Today, we honor Indigenous communities and recommit to the ongoing work of protecting civil rights, voting rights, and tribal sovereignty.
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Anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act, June 2, 1924 - Native American Rights Fund
On June 2, 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act was signed into law, granting U.S. citizenship to Native people.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
This Mother’s Day, we’re thinking of the moms who continue showing up for their kids as some politicians keep trying to make their lives harder. Your love and determination are changing lives. 🏳️‍⚧️
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
This is what knowing your rights looks like. Nebraska state law protects Indigenous students’ right to wear tribal regalia.
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South Sioux Senior fought to wear Indigenous attire during graduation ceremony, and won
A Nebraska high school senior fought for her right to represent her culture at graduation. And she didn’t take “no” for an answer.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Your generosity fuels critical work to ensure justice and accountability across the state. Thanks to a proportional challenge match fund, your gift goes even further and directly sustains our ongoing efforts to support our communities. We hope you’ll join us. givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/a...
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Just hours before our scheduled court hearing, Nebraska’s prison system lifted its unlawful ban on Indigenous faith practices. This is good news. Litigation continues to ensure that the state cannot issue a similar ban in the future.
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Prison Rescinds Ban on Indigenous Faith Practices - ACLU of Nebraska
The state’s 180 came hours before a scheduled court hearing.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Hijacking bills with anti-trans amendments is no way to govern. State Sen. Kauth and others who supported her in this should be getting hard questions today on why they put their agenda over a clean vote on protecting healthcare practitioners who recommend use of voter-approved medical marijuana.
nebraskaexaminer.com
Late efforts fail to ban Nebraska gender care for minors, restrict public bathrooms by sex • Nebraska Examiner
Late efforts to restrict public bathrooms to users’ sex at birth and outlaw certain medical care for youths with gender dysphoria fell short.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Today on Transgender Day of Visibility, we celebrate your freedom to be you — fully, freely, and joyfully. Transgender Nebraskans are part of the fabric of our communities and always will be. No attempt at erasure or exclusion is going to change that.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Jorge Calderon Rivera has been in ICE custody since mid-January. This week, a federal judge ruled in his favor, declaring that he must be provided with a bond hearing. Together, the ACLU of Nebraska and CIRA are doing all we can to get him back with his family.
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Bond Hearing Ordered for Detained Omaha Father - ACLU of Nebraska
The order grants a request in a lawsuit filed on his behalf last month.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
BREAKING: A federal judge has ordered that a Nebraska Dreamer being held by ICE must be provided with a bond hearing. Despite being a DACA recipient, our client has had no chance to seek release before an immigration judge due to ICE's unlawful 'mandatory detention' policy.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Good news from one of our latest lawsuits: A federal judge has ordered that our client must be either provided with a bond hearing or released.
nebraskaexaminer.com
Federal judge sides with McCook migrant detainee in ACLU Nebraska lawsuit • Nebraska Examiner
A federal judge in Nebraska has sided with an undocumented migrant detained in the McCook ICE facility, ordering a bond hearing or release.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
At a time when so many of us are worried about cost of living, Nebraska lawmakers' answer is to restrict the minimum wage increases we voted for and carve out lower wages for young workers. It's so disappointing to see how many lawmakers voted to disrespect the will of the people.
nebraskaexaminer.com
Legislature passes law capping annual minimum wage bumps, creates ‘youth’ wage below $15 • Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska's minimum wage will annually increase at 1.75%, not by the cost of living, and certain teen workers can be paid a subminimum wage.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Minimum wage is headed for a vote. Thursday morning, state senators will decide to either respect Nebraska voters or undermine what so many of us voted for by capping future increases and lowering young workers' wages. Now is the time to tell your state senator to vote NO on LB 258.
action.aclu.org
Protect the minimum wage
Please take action!
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
BREAKING: We just filed a lawsuit on behalf of another client who is being held unlawfully in the McCook detention center. We’ll see ICE in court.
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Lawsuit Seeks Freedom for Man Facing Indefinite Detention in ICE Custody - ACLU of Nebraska
Semere Gherezgiher is being held in the immigrant detention center in McCook, Nebraska.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We are horrified by this situation and wishing a swift full recovery to the injured student. Our ability to come together peacefully in protest is a core American freedom, and all of us should be safe when we show up and speak out for our communities.
metro.newschannelnebraska.com
Protester struck by SUV displaying Trump flag at Fremont High School
FREMONT, Neb. — A girl who was part of a protest against ICE taking place at a Nebraska school is injured after being hit by a vehicle displaying a Trump flag. It happened around 2:30 p.m. Thurs
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Through in-person remarks and online comments, Nebraskans overwhelmingly opposed bills that aim to deny in-state tuition to some students just because of their immigration status.
nebraskaexaminer.com
Effort to repeal Nebraska in-state college tuition rates for certain immigrant students faces foes • Nebraska Examiner
Legislative efforts to repeal in-state college tuition for certain Nebraska immigrants faces foes at two-hour public hearing.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
BREAKING: We're suing immigration officials, again. Our client is being held in the McCook detention center. He was unjustly denied a bond hearing because of ICE's mandatory detention policy, which a federal court has already ruled against in a class action lawsuit.
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ACLU of Nebraska Sues Over ICE Policy Blocking Bond Hearing - ACLU of Nebraska
Carlos Chang is one of many immigrants nationally who have been denied a bond hearing based on ICE's recent adoption of a policy.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
In Gov. Pillen's State of the State, he bragged about restricting abortion access and opening an immigrant detention center while renewing his calls for censorship in universities and ending our system of splitting electoral votes. None of these things make Nebraska freer, safer, or stronger.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
BREAKING: State Sen. Kathleen Kauth just introduced three bills targeting transgender Nebraskans’ medical care and access to public spaces. LB 730, LB 731, and LB 732 threaten Nebraskans’ safety and privacy. Contact your senator and urge them to vote no.
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New Bills Target Trans Nebraskans’ Care, Access to Public Spaces - ACLU of Nebraska
LB 730, LB 731, and LB 732 threaten Nebraskans’ safety, privacy and access to care.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Just imagine how many real problems our state lawmakers could solve if they all chose to respect Nebraskans' rights instead of bringing culture war bills.
1011now.com
Nebraska lawmakers to face budget crisis and culture war clashes in 2026 session
On Jan. 7, Nebraska’s 49 state senators will gather at the Capitol and begin working to rectify a budget crisis while ensuring their own priorities get heard. They have only 60 days to do it. By April...
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
Recent reporting on the TSA and ICE collaborating suggests traveling through U.S. airports can carry more risk this year for people with no, pending, or uncertain legal immigration status. Make sure you know your rights while traveling this holiday season.
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Know Your Rights | Enforcement at the Airport | ACLU
At the border, you are likely to encounter Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, and you may encounter Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents. HSI is part of U.S. Immigration and Custom...
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
State law says members of the Nebraska Legislature "shall be allowed to visit any facility in the Department of Correctional Services at any time." A tightly controlled walkthrough more than a month after a senator first sought access is a far cry from meaningful oversight.
ketv.com
Nebraska lawmakers invited to McCook ICE facility, but reps continue call for unscheduled access
Despite a newly scheduled tour, some Nebraska lawmakers continue to push for their right to access the state-run, federally funded facility in McCook as they please.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 12/12/2025
On December 17, the House of Representatives will vote on a bill that would criminalize gender-affirming care for youth. Tell Congress to protect health care for trans youth and their families NOW.
action.aclu.org
Protect Trans Care Now
As wave after wave of extreme measures to criminalize and strip trans people of rights and safety continue, tell Congress to act.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
This is simple: the First Amendment protects a broad range of speech everywhere, including campus, and the government’s response to a protest should have nothing to do with how a politician feels about a cause.
theindependent.com
How Gov. Jim Pillen said he prevented pro-Palestinian protests on UNL campus
"If one student puts a stake in the ground, we’re arresting them. We’re not letting this crap take place in Nebraska,” the governor recalled telling NU President Jeffrey Gold.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Respect Nebraska Voters wants to make it harder for lawmakers to undo what we all vote for while also protecting direct democracy in Nebraska. Of course we're in support and proud to be part of the coalition.
klin.com
‘Respect Nebraska Voters’ Petition Aims to Bolster Other Ballot Measures
A new ballot measure seeks to raise the threshold of Nebraska lawmakers necessary to overturn or alter success...
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
From coverage about an Indigenous woman wrongly flagged for deportation: "The ICE field office for the midwest region did not answer questions about whether they verify existing detainers for accuracy or what their processes are for ensuring Native Americans aren’t being detained."
iowapublicradio.org
Native American woman nearly deported after Polk County Jail issues ICE detainer by mistake
A Native American woman from Arizona was nearly deported by federal immigration officials after a clerical error at the Polk County Jail. The woman's family had to scramble to prove she was Indigenous...
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Knowledge is power. Join us for a Know Your Rights virtual training on December 2, at 6:00 pm CT/5:00 pm MT. Sign up here: act.aclu.org/a/immigrants...
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
Lawmakers put vague claims about national security over basic common sense when they mandated businesses and nonprofits make what are essentially loyalty pledges. The Intercept’s coverage - diving into the law’s impacts and origin - is worth your time.
theintercept.com
Dark Money Drives Anti-China Crackdown Across State Legislatures
A spate of state-level legislation backed by dark money purports to curb China’s influence but could spur a “second Red Scare.”
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
After weeks of delays and public record request denials, Gov. Jim Pillen’s office has released the contract that facilitates the state’s repurposing of a McCook state prison facility into a state-owned ICE detention center. It raises new questions and concerns.
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Contract for ICE Detention Camp Raises New Questions - ACLU of Nebraska
After weeks of delays and public record request denials, Gov. Jim Pillen’s office has released the contract.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
NEWS: Former State Sen. DiAnna Schimek and 13 Red Willow County residents are suing to stop Gov. Pillen’s plans to repurpose a McCook prison facility into an ICE detention camp. The lawsuit argues the governor is acting beyond his authority.
courthousenews.com
Former state senator sues over planned Nebraska ICE facility
Plaintiffs demand that the state stop using public funds to repurpose a prison to be used by ICE.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
As the opening of a Nebraska ICE detention camp gets closer, Gov. Pillen and his staff are refusing to provide information in response to public records requests. What are they so afraid of Nebraskans seeing? nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/10/14/r...
nebraskaexaminer.com
Requests denied: Nebraska turns down records requests on McCook-ICE jail • Nebraska Examiner
The Governor's Office has denied at least nine records requests regarding repurposing the McCook Work Ethic Camp.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a reminder: Indigenous communities deserve justice, sovereignty, and visibility — every day.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
Let’s be clear about this: partnerships with ICE only lead to more separated families and rights violations.
nebraskaexaminer.com
Douglas County Sheriff urges ICE detention contract for jail, County Board chair balks • Nebraska Examiner
The Douglas County sheriff seeks an ICE detention contract for a jail in Nebraska's most populous county, but County Board chair balks.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
It's the same headline year after year: Nebraska remains home to some of the most overcrowded prisons in the country. We can't build our way out of prison overcrowding. It's past time for meaningful reform to get people out and keep people out.
journalstar.com
Nebraska ranks near top of U.S. in prison overcrowding, OIG of Corrections reports
Nebraska ranks first in prison overcrowding when measured by operational capacity, second behind Alabama where the crowding is measured by design capacity.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Today, Nebraska’s new paid sick leave law goes into effect, a win that will give more workers than ever before the ability to care for their health without risking their paycheck. Voters supported this change with 75% approval last fall, making it clear that we value healthy families and workplaces.
ketv.com
Nebraska law requiring paid sick leave goes into effect in October
All employees will be required to receive paid sick leave, with exceptions of those under 16, seasonal agriculture workers and small businesses with 10 or fewer employees.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The Omaha City Council just decided to delay a vote on an ordinance that would threaten people experiencing homelessness with jail time and fines. This came after a public hearing where Omahans said loud and clear that we want to see officials focused on real solutions. Keep emailing and calling.
action.aclu.org
Tell Omaha's City Council: Don't Criminalize Homelessness
Please take action!
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Celebrated as a hometown hero on Saturday, pulled over at gunpoint hours later. What Bud Crawford experienced at this traffic stop is all too familiar for many Black and Brown Nebraskans. We'll keep saying it: overpolicing is not making our communities safer.
si.com
Footage Of Terence Crawford Gunpoint Police Stop Circulates As Omaha Mayor Responds
Undisputed super middleweight champion Terence Crawford was the recipient of a victory parade in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska, on September 28, which was the
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
The new presidential memorandum that calls for investigations into activists, nonprofits, and donors tries to link domestic terrorism to so-called "extremism on migration, race, and gender." This is about silencing dissent, pure and simple, but the president cannot rewrite the Constitution by memo.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
The Justice Department wants access to Nebraska voters' private information, including partial Social Security numbers. We’ve urged our secretary of state to safeguard Nebraskans' information by sharing only what's already publicly available.
journalstar.com
Nebraska mulling request to turn over voter information to Justice Department
The Justice Department requested the full name, date of birth, address, state driver's license number and partial Social Security numbers for all registered voters in Nebraska.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
We're so grateful for Sen. Juarez standing up for our communities and calling for badly needed immigration reform. As our attorney Grant says here, we're going to keep doing everything we can to make sure our community members' rights are respected.
nebraskaexaminer.com
Three months after Omaha raid: One ICE detention chapter winds down, another heats up • Nebraska Examiner
Three months after an Omaha immigration raid, one ICE detention chapter is winding down and another is heating up.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Victory! A federal judge ruled today that our client’s ongoing detention was unlawful. She’s our fourth client to leave ICE custody since the Omaha Glenn Valley Foods raid.
courthousenews.com
Judge frees three more immigrants held after Nebraska raid
Senior U.S. District Judge Joseph F. Bataillon has granted writs to at least three other detainees from a June immigration raid in Omaha.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
An Omaha woman is back with her family after months in the custody of immigration authorities. Today, a judge ruled that our client was being held unlawfully and must be released on bond.
aclunebraska.org
Victory! Judge Orders Omaha Mother’s Release from ICE Custody - ACLU of Nebraska
She is the third ACLU of Nebraska client to leave ICE custody in the last two months.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Flatwater Free Press found Nebraska license plate readers are being used for immigration enforcement: "Little information has been released about most of these searches. [...] ICE declined an interview request and did not answer emailed questions about the nature of the searches."
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License plate readers in Nebraska help ICE conduct immigration enforcement efforts - Flatwater Free Press
When federal immigration agents arrested Melvin Varela Perez in the Omaha area on July 9, they were quick to thank the local cops and other federal
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
As state officials got ready to roll out the red carpet for ICE, we were in court winning a victory for our client. The ruling unequivocally stated ICE had violated her rights. She is back home with her daughter today.
aclunebraska.org
Victory! Family Reunites After Judge Orders Release from ICE Custody - ACLU of Nebraska
The ruling was unequivocal: our client was detained unlawfully.
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ACLU of Nebraska @aclune.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
BREAKING: We’re suing to get an Omaha mom back with her family. Even though a judge granted Sabina Carmona-Lorenzo release on bond, she is still in detention. ICE will see us in court.
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Omaha Mother Challenges ICE Detention After Bond Order in New Lawsuit - ACLU of Nebraska
Sabina Carmona-Lorenzo is asking for a judge to order her release on bond, which an immigration court judge granted a month ago.
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