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Why The Right to Counsel is Important

The criminal justice system holds the power to take the freedom away from those accused of crimes.

June 13, 2018

When People Tell Their Stories, Change Happens

The ACLU believes the constitution protects everyone. Our work ensures Missouri respects every individual’s civil liberties – no matter who they are or how they identify.

June 1, 2018

ACLU Presses Independence School District to Let Student Participate in Graduation

Court refuses to intervene on emergency basis to let honor roll student walk in grad ceremony

May 25, 2018

ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Independence School District for Violating Senior’s Free Speech Rights

Suspension and ban of student from graduation is unnecessary and unconstitutional

May 25, 2018

ACLU Urges Independence School Let Senior Who Apologized for Prank Participate in Graduation Ceremony

School District’s Unduly Harsh Discipline Violates Student’s Free Speech Rights

May 24, 2018

Why We Sued the Missouri State Public Defender

In Gideon v. Wainwright, the Supreme Court of the United States refers to lawyers in criminal cases as necessities rather than luxuries. That is because without counsel the U.S. Constitution’s Sixth Amendment’s promise to a fair trial is broken.

May 22, 2018