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Apr 14, 2020

What's it like to leave the legislature, start working for the ACLU and then a global pandemic hit?

The ACLU of Missouri’s two newest team members both went from working inside the government to holding government accountable. Then a global pandemic hit. Here they share their thoughts on the first three...

Apr 9, 2020

The ACLU of Missouri Defends the First Amendment in Texas County; Judge not Immune to lawsuit alleging malicious detention

Springfield, Mo. Late Tuesday, a federal judge refused a state judge’s request to toss a lawsuit brought against him by civil liberties advocates.

In June 2017, Arthur and Norma Rogers, with their...

Springfield, Mo. Late Tuesday, a federal judge refused a state judge’s request to toss a lawsuit brought against him by civil liberties advocates.

In June 2017, Arthur and Norma Rogers, with their...

Apr 2, 2020

Measures to Ensure Voting in Missouri Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

The Missouri Voter Protection Coalition Partners sent a letter of policy recommendations to Gov Parson and Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft regarding ensuring our constitutional right to vote during the...

Mar 26, 2020

Criminal Justice and Health Stakeholders send letter to the Missouri Supreme Court regarding COVID-19 safety

The ACLU of Missouri, Arch City Defenders, Macarthur Justice, Public Defenders, NAACP, along with criminal justice and health stakeholders send a joint letter to Chief Justice George W. Draper III, Supreme...

Mar 23, 2020

Missouri Must Extend Voter Registration Deadline to Correspond with Rescheduled June 2, 2020 Municipal Elections

Jefferson City, MO (March 20, 2020) – The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Missouri Voter Protection Coalition, Dēmos, and ACLU of Missouri issued a letter demanding that Missouri Governor...

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Mar 18, 2020

ACLU OF MISSOURI DEMANDS THE RELEASE FROM PRISONS AND JAILS OF COMMUNITIES VULNERABLE TO COVID-19

ACLU of Missouri is Additionally Calling for the Release of People Currently in Pretrial Detention Because of Cash Bail to Prevent a Public Health Crisis

St. Louis — Missouri should heed...

ACLU of Missouri is Additionally Calling for the Release of People Currently in Pretrial Detention Because of Cash Bail to Prevent a Public Health Crisis

St. Louis — Missouri should heed...