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In today's Lincoln Journal Star, our executive director writes on the rule of law, the Nebraskans who are raising their voices, and the officials who are enabling some of the current administration’s worst abuses.

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If just one senator changes their vote on round three, we can stop this bill and protect the minimum wage reform that so many of us voted for. Keep contacting your senator. Tell them to respect our votes.

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Make time to tell your senator that you support second chances this morning. Lawmakers will soon vote on Sen. Holdcroft’s LB 215, a bill that provides Nebraskans serving long-term sentences with a process to seek commutation from the Board of Pardons. #NEleg #SmartJustice

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There's been a clear pattern this legislative session: lawmakers trying to undermine what voters approved. That's why our friends at Nebraska's League of Women Voters are organizing a People's Day at the Capitol on Thursday.

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BREAKING: LB 89, which mandates discrimination against transgender Nebraskans, just cleared its first-round vote. But if we can change just one vote on round two, we can stop this bill. Here’s our media statement: www.aclunebraska.org/en/press-rel...

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People in our prisons will be able to benefit from earlier parole eligibility as our lawmakers intended. This is a win for all Nebraskans. #SmartJustice #NEleg

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We’ve heard from some of the NU students and others who have had their visas revoked. Like hundreds of similar cases across the country, this appears to be happening with no real warning, explanation or due process.

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Next week, Nebraska state senators will vote on a bill that would mandate discrimination against trans Nebraskans in schools and state agencies. Urge your senator to vote NO on LB 89.

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BREAKING: The #NEleg just gave first-round approval to LB 632, a bill that abortion providers warn will threaten access to care in Nebraska. Contact your senator: aclunebraska.org/632

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The public outcry made a difference. Here's our full statement on Nebraska state senators rejecting 'winner-take-all' bill LB 3. #NEleg

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On Tuesday, state senators will vote on a bill that aims to end our split electoral vote system. Nebraskans overwhelmingly opposed LB 3 at its hearing because they know our current system provides a meaningful vote and a more direct say. Contact your #NEleg senator:

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A few moments from this morning's debate on whether senators will respect the will of voters or undercut the minimum wage initiative. Tell your #NEleg senator NO on LB 258: action.aclu.org/send-message/ne-min-wage

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Today, most of our state senators voted to ignore voters and undermine the paid sick leave reform that the vast majority of us approved just months ago. See the story for a link to the vote count and make sure your senator hears from you this weekend. #NEleg

submitted 39 days ago • 1 comment