LB556 is a harmful bill that would expand the prosecution of juveniles in adult courts and increase juvenile detention, disproportionately impacting African American youth in Nebraska. Instead of focusing on rehabilitation and community-based solutions, this bill prioritizes punishment, making it harder for young people to recover and reintegrate into society.

Why Oppose LB556?

• Targets and criminalizes youth instead of rehabilitating them.
• Increases racial disparities in the juvenile justice system.
• Pushes more young people into adult courts and prisons, reducing their chances for a second chance.
• Fails to address root causes of youth offenses, such as lack of economic and educational opportunities.
• Worsens the school-to-prison pipeline, making it harder for youth to succeed.

Take Action: Contact Your Legislator Today!

Tell them to VOTE NO on LB556 and support rehabilitation, not criminalization, for Nebraska’s youth.

How to Contact Your Senator:

1. Call or email your state senator and ask them to oppose LB556.
2. Say: "I oppose LB556 because it will harm young people by increasing incarceration instead of providing support and rehabilitation. We need policies that give youth a chance to succeed, not push them further into the criminal justice system. Please vote NO on LB556!"