Press Releases

ACLU of Tennessee Asks Court to Block Tennessee’s Anti-Transgender Driver’s License Rule

ACLU-TN and Holland & Associates PC filed a petition in Davidson County Chancery Court today challenging the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (TDSHS) refusal to issue accurate driver’s licenses and state identification documents to transgender Tennesseans.

ACLU-TN Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Families, PEN America to Halt Book Bans in Rutherford County Schools

Students, authors and advocates join together to protect freedom of speech and the freedom to learn

Families Respond to United States’ Position Change in U.S. v. Skrmetti

The Department of Justice notified the Supreme Court that the United States has changed its position in U.S. v. Skrmetti.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality

ACLU-TN Preparing Challenge to Anti-Immigrant Legislation

The ACLU of Tennessee is preparing to challenge legislation criminalizing local officials who vote in support of alleged "sanctuary policies."
Issue Areas: Immigrants’ Rights

Kathy Sinback Departs as Executive Director of ACLU-TN; Interim E.D. Named

The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee (ACLU-TN) announces Kathy Sinback’s departure from the role of executive director.

Supreme Court Adjourns Oral Arguments in Historic Transgender Rights Hearing

Families, advocates, faith leaders, members of Congress, and more rally outside the court in support of transgender people’s freedom to be ourselves.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality

Supreme Court Oral Arguments in Landmark Transgender Rights Case Scheduled for December 4

The Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, a challenge brought by transgender youth and their families to a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care, for December 4, 2024.
Issue Areas: LGBTQ+ Equality

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.
Issue Areas: Democracy & Voting