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Chokeholds banned in Missouri, Work Remains to Further Criminal Justice Reform

The ACLU of Missouri recognizes the work of the legislature to reform criminal justice through the prohibition of chokeholds.

May 13, 2021

ACLU of Missouri Applauds the Missouri Legislature for Effort to Uphold Constitutional Obligation to Fund the Public Defender System

The ACLU of Missouri applauds the Missouri Legislature for its work in allocating $3.6 million in funding to the Missouri Public Defender System in this year’s budget.

May 10, 2021

Federal Appeals Court Keep Injunction Against St. Louis Police in Place; Calls for Speedy Resolution of ACLU of Missouri’s Case Demanding Institutional Reform

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit today ruled that the injunction entered by a federal judge in the wake of 2017 protests following the acquittal of a white police officer who had killed a black motorist will remain in effect.

April 27, 2021

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