by Nia Patterson | Apr 10, 2026 | Press Statements
LINCOLN, NEB – On March 31, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Chiles v. Salazar, ruling that Colorado’s law banning licensed therapists from subjecting minors to conversion therapy likely violates people’s constitutional rights – in this case,... 
by Nia Patterson | Jul 26, 2024 | Press Statements
Photo by Rebecca S. Gratz for ACLU of Nebraska LINCOLN, NE – OutNebraska Executive Director Abbi Swatsworth issued the following statement in response to today’s Nebraska Supreme Court decision: Whether we’re discussing access to reproductive healthcare or... 
by Nia Patterson | Jun 30, 2023 | Press Statements
LINCOLN, NE — Today the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a web designer seeking an unusual First Amendment exemption to nondiscrimination protections. While the case allows a limited First Amendment exemption from laws prohibiting businesses from discriminating... 
by Nia Patterson | Jun 23, 2023 | In the News
In the coming weeks, the Supreme Court will release their ruling on 303 Creative v. Elenis, a case that could have a significant impact on anti-discrimination laws across the country, including protections for LGBTQ+ Americans. You can learn more in-depth about the... 
by Nia Patterson | Oct 8, 2019 | In the News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Abbi Swatsworth402.217.1935abbi@outnebraska.org Today the U.S. Supreme Court will hear three cases about LGBTQ employment discrimination that will determine if federal law protects LGBTQ people. The Supreme Court will consider how...