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ACLU of Missouri Calls On Incoming Administration to Prioritize Ending Police Department’s Pattern of First Amendment Violations

St. Louis— The ACLU of Missouri calls on Mayor-Elect Tishaura Jones to begin her administration with an intention to address persistent First Amendment violations by the St. Louis City Police Department.

April 9, 2021

Jury Will Consider St. Louis Police Officers’ Use of Chemical Munitions Following Protest

St. Louis—On Wednesday, March 31, Judge Audrey G. Fleissig of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri ruled that an ACLU of Missouri lawsuit filed against St.

April 8, 2021

The ACLU of Missouri Congratulates Mayor Elect Jones On Her Historic Victory, Prepares To Launch 100 Days Push

The ACLU of Missouri congratulates Tishaura Jones on her historic victory. We look forward to holding her accountable throughout her administration to expand and protect civil liberties in St.

April 7, 2021

Missouri government in the dark

For a healthy democracy to operate as constitutionally intended, it must be transparent and legislators need to hear various citizens' input with different opinions and life experiences.

March 30, 2021

ACLU of Missouri Presses St. Louis Mayoral Candidates to Commit to Specific Criminal Legal Reforms During Their First 100 Days

ACLU is Asking the Next Mayor to Close the Workhouse, Increase Oversight of Police Surveillance and Decriminalize Misdemeanors

March 8, 2021

ACLU Launches Voter Education and Mobilization Effort In St. Louis Mayoral Race

The organization is getting involved in the race because the stakes are incredibly high for civil rights and civil liberties issues, especially when it comes to the impact on Black and Brown communities, in St. Louis.

February 22, 2021