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.
If you are a member of the media and wish to speak to a representative of the ACLU of Tennessee, please email communications@aclu-tn.org.
Please include your outlet, topic, deadline, email and phone number in your message.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) announced today the appointment of Miriam R. Nemeth as its new executive director. A seasoned civil rights attorney and nonprofit leader, Nemeth began her role on Monday (September 15, 2025).
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In another effort to expand his power and stoke fear, President Trump issued a memorandum yesterday establishing a regressive policing task force made up of various federal departments and agencies — including the FBI, ICE, and DEA — to go into
ACLU-TN sent a letter to Mason officials demanding they immediately stop all actions related to contracts with CoreCivic and ICE to operate an immigration detention facility. The letter states that the town failed to approve the ICE contract according to the terms of its charter.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee and attorney Daniel Horwitz have filed a lawsuit challenging the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen’s denial of a special-use permit requested by the Bartlett Muslim Society to build a mosque.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee filed a lawsuit today challenging Tennessee’s newly enacted law that violates the First Amendment rights of locally elected officials voting in favor of policies supporting immigrants.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 18, 2025