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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The American Civil Liberties Union and the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee released statements in response to the killing of the Tyre Nichols.
American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee sent a letter to Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare demanding that the hospital end its discriminatory policy denying lifesaving medical care to transgender and nonbinary patients.
Tennessee politicians introduced legislation that would prohibit doctors and families from making necessary life-saving healthcare decisions to support transgender youth.
ACLU-TN reached an agreement with the Secretary of State, Governor Lee and the Davidson County Election Commission to protect the right to vote of hundreds, if not thousands, of Davidson County voters who could have been unable to vote in the races for their districts on November 8 due to receiving.