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.