We are saddened by the result of today’s vote, and will stand with those residents of Fremont who will be harmed by the unfortunate decision to allow a discriminatory housing ordinance to be implemented. We commend local leaders and residents who worked hard and long to uphold the welcoming values that as Americans we hold dear. We will closely monitor implementation of the law, and will bring to light and pursue any incidents of discrimination. If you experience discrimination, we encourage you to contact the ACLU.
The tide is turning in America, and by pursuing this backward policy Fremont stands apart from communities across the country that have come to realize how costly and self-defeating these types of exclusionary policies can be.
In the wake of record levels of turnout last year, we're seeing far too many states try to cut back on voter access and disenfranchise Black and Brown voters.
Those bills in Nebraska don't look to have a path forward this year, but that doesn't mean the work is done. Make time this weekend to tell our federal lawmakers to protect our voting rights.
Today is day five of #DoGoodWeek, when Nebraskans come together to support communities and the nonprofits that serve them.
This #FundItFriday, we are extra thankful for our supporters who help us protect civil rights and civil liberties for all Nebraskans. Here at the ACLU of Nebraska we do not take government dollars to fund our work. Everything we do is made possible by Nebraskans like you.
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