25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
At the ACLU of Nebraska, we envision a just and accountable Nebraska where "We the People" means all of us, and where the human rights, civil rights, and civil liberties of all people in Nebraska are honored and protected.We educate, advocate, and litigate to defend and expand the human rights, civil rights, and civil liberties of all Nebraskans.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- $50 helps sustain the essential day-to-day operations that keep our advocacy moving, from printing and technology to maintaining our office near the Nebraska Capitol.
- $100 supports the statewide distribution of Know Your Rights resources that empower Nebraskans in schools, community spaces, courthouses, and local organizations.
- $500 expands our impact by amplifying directly impacted leaders and strengthening our legal, policy, and coalition work across priority issue areas.
- $1,000+ powers transformative grassroots advocacy and lobbying through our Union, enabling us to defend civil rights at the Legislature without relying on government funding.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
Last year, a Nebraska parent was detained and separated from their children with little warning. Overnight, their family lost income, stability, and the comfort of knowing a loved one would come home. The children faced uncertainty and fear. Through urgent legal action, our team challenged the detention in federal court. The parent was released and reunited with their family. But the impact went beyond one household. That case clarified the limits of unlawful detention practices and strengthened protections for others facing similar harm. This is what our work looks like. We intervene in moments of crisis, when someone’s rights are at risk, and we fight not only for individual freedom, but for structural accountability. Whether defending a voter’s access to the ballot, protecting transgender youth from discriminatory policies, or challenging unconstitutional incarceration practices, our goal is the same -- ensure that systems treat people with dignity and fairness. Every victory ripples outward. A family stabilized. A harmful policy halted. A precedent set. Communities across Nebraska become safer, more informed, and more empowered. We believe rights mean little if they are not defended. That is why we show up in courtrooms, at the Capitol, and in community, to protect the freedoms that allow every Nebraskan to live fully and freely.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
134 S. 13th St. #1010
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-476-8091
