Press Releases

ACLU-AL releases statement to Gov. Ivey on family separation

The ACLU of Alabama is calling on Governor Ivey to withdraw Alabama National Guardsmen who were deployed along the U.S. – Mexico border.

June 20, 2018

ACLU of Alabama Argues at 11th Circuit in Abortion Methods Case

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and ACLU of Alabama presented arguments today at the 11th Circuit in West Alabama Women’s Center v.

May 23, 2018

ACLU-AL responds to lawsuit over census question

Today, Alabama’s Attorney General Steve Marshall and Representative Mo Brooks filed a lawsuit regarding the residency rule that is based on the 2020 census, claiming that including undocumented immigrants in

May 22, 2018

ACLU-AL responds to Ten Commandments bill passing

Yesterday, the Alabama House voted in favor of a bill so that “the right to display the Ten Commandments on property owned or administrated by a public school or public body is not restrained or abridged.” This bill was later amended to allow for other religious displays.

March 23, 2018

ACLU-AL responds to bill passing that would allow nitrogen gas for executions

Yesterday, the Alabama House voted to allow the use of nitrogen gas for executions and it now goes to the Governor for her review. This method, in theory, would asphyxiate inmates with the gas if lethal injection drugs were not available or if it was ruled unconstitutional for a particular prisoner.

March 21, 2018

An Open Letter to Alabama Educators and Students

Tomorrow, students around the country are planning to participate in the National Walkout, a coordinated protest and memorial to the 17 students who were killed at Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14, 2018. The walkout is scheduled to last for 17 minutes to honor each student.

March 13, 2018