Nebraska Juvenile Justice bill LB 556 drew support and opposition during a series of press conferences at state capitol on Thursday.
State Sen. Terrell McKinney speaks during a press conference opposing juvenile justice bill LB 556 at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Gov. Jim Pillen answers questions from reporters during a press conference supporting juvenile justice bill LB 556 at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
State Sen. Ashlei Spivey speaks during a press conference opposing juvenile justice bill LB 556 at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Douglas County Sheriff Aaron Hanson speaks during a press conference supporting juvenile justice bill LB 556 at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
Jason Whitmer, ACLU Nebraska policy fellow, speaks during a press conference opposing juvenile justice …