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ACLU-TN is available to handle inquiries from journalists on state and national issues affecting civil liberties and civil rights in Tennessee. We can also answer questions on legislative matters that affect civil liberties and constitutional freedoms.

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ACLU of Tennessee Supports Memphis City Council’s Lawsuit After State Officials Interfere with Memphis Referendum

The ACLU of Tennessee fully supports the Memphis city council lawsuit as it is a step towards justice and accountability following Tennessee state officials’ recent attempts to unlawfully interfere in a local election.

August 30, 2024

Tennessee Families and Medical Provider Urge Supreme Court to Block Ban on Hormone Therapies for Transgender Youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 27, 2024

Just City and Legal Advocates Challenge Tennessee’s Unprecedented Bail Law

On behalf of Just City, we’re challenging Tennessee’s unprecedented new bail law that makes Tennessee the only state in the country to prohibit judges from considering whether people appearing before them will be able to pay for release.

July 31, 2024

Advocacy Organizations Demand an End to Discriminatory Voter List Maintenance Program

Today numerous advocacy organizations sent a demand letter to Tennessee Coordinator of Elections Mark Goins and Secretary of State Tre Hargett informing them that the voter list maintenance program they initiated is unconstitutional and violates federal law.

June 27, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge from United States, Families, and Doctors Against Transgender Health Care Ban

The Supreme Court of the United States has granted certiorari in a legal challenge brought by the United States and Tennessee families and a medical provider against a 2023 state law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.

June 24, 2024

ACLU-TN Urges Governor to Veto Abortion Travel Ban Bill

The ACLU of Tennessee urged Governor Lee to veto SB 1971/HB 1895, which creates a new felony offense for anyone who “recruits, harbors or transports” a minor for the purpose of obtaining an abortion without the parent or legal guardian’s notarized consent.

April 29, 2024