Last week, the Nebraska Legislature officially kicked off its 2026 session! New bill introduction began last week and will continue through Wednesday, January 21 (Day 10). We will keep you posted on key pieces of legislation that are introduced over the next several days. Floor debate on bills will begin this week and hearings will start […]
At the Capitol: Several ApplEseed Priority bills introduced Read More »
As we gather with family and friends for the holiday season, too many Nebraska families and long-time community members continue to face impossible and unnecessary uncertainty and direct harm because of long outdated immigration laws – with ripple effects that impact families, workplaces, whole communities, all of us. This year, we have seen unprecedented attacks
Important action as part of your holidays: Immigration laws that create stability Read More »
***For Immediate Release***October 27, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org RELEASE: Ruling issued on lawsuit over unauthorized takeover of Work Ethic Camp The suit asserts the Governor has exceeded his authority under state law LINCOLN, NE – Red Willow County District Judge Patrick Heng has issued a ruling in
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***For Immediate Release***October 16, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org Next hearing on unauthorized takeover of Work Ethic Camp scheduled for October 24 The suit asserts the Governor has exceeded his authority under state law LINCOLN, NE – This afternoon, Red Willow County District Judge Patrick Heng heard initial
***For Immediate Release***October 16, 2025 Contact: Sierra Salgado PirigyiCommunications Director, Nebraska AppleseedOffice: (402) 438-8853 ext 116sierrasp@neappleseed.org McCook Residents file lawsuit over unauthorized takeover of Work Ethic Camp The suit asserts the Governor has exceeded his authority under state law LINCOLN, NE – Yesterday, Nebraska Appleseed filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Red Willow
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Welcoming Week 2025: Stories We Share Welcoming Week: September 12-21 and beyond! Welcoming Week 2025 has been a beautiful celebration of Nebraska’s cultural richness, inclusion, and building strong connected communities – with a few more events still to come! This year, creative Welcomers across Nebraska are hosting over 70 events in more than 9 communities
Stories We Shared – Photos from Welcoming Week 2025 & Beyond! Read More »
After finding out the horrific news from Governor Jim Pillen about ICE plans to repurpose a Nebraska facility as a large-scale federal detainment camp, thank you for taking important action together with more than 18,000 Nebraskans from communities all across the state, letting the Governor know: This is not who we are. We are grateful to each
TAKE ACTION: Important Next Steps for Positive Immigration Laws Read More »
Welcoming Week: September 12-21 and beyond! & Public Calendar of Nebraska Events Nebraskans across the state have kicked off Welcoming Week with a great start and we’re still celebrating! In communities from Scottsbluff to South Sioux City, there are film screenings, dance parties, community art, local business tours, family fun nights & story hours, local
Welcoming Week Continues! More events across Nebraska! Read More »
Next Friday, September 12, Nebraskans have the opportunity to speak out against opening a large-scale federal detainment camp in McCook. Nebraskans have made it clear: This is not who we are. We do not want to be known as a state that separates families and locks up and detains members of our communities. Make Your
Upcoming Hearing on McCook ICE Detainment Camp Read More »
Welcoming Week 2025 is here! Welcoming Week: September 12-21 and beyond!& Public Calendar of Nebraska Events Welcoming Week is a great opportunity to get to know neighbors – new and old – to build strong and connected communities, to embrace the universal values of welcoming places, and to celebrate culture, helping everyone to belong and
Welcoming Week events across Nebraska! September 13-22 Read More »