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Jul 9, 2019

ACLU Celebrates Governor’s Approval of Criminal Justice Reform Bills, Commits to Continued Advocacy

Today, Governor Parson signed into law measures that will decrease Missouri’s jail and prison population and allow more Missourians to overcome the collateral costs of incarceration.

“Governor Parson...

Today, Governor Parson signed into law measures that will decrease Missouri’s jail and prison population and allow more Missourians to overcome the collateral costs of incarceration.

“Governor Parson...

Jul 8, 2019

ACLU of Missouri locks in victory in court, Signature collection effort moves forward.

Statement attributed to Tony Rothert, Acting Executive Director, ACLU of Missouri

Today, the Western District Court of Appeals upheld the constitutional right of Missourians to veto a newly...

Statement attributed to Tony Rothert, Acting Executive Director, ACLU of Missouri

Today, the Western District Court of Appeals upheld the constitutional right of Missourians to veto a newly...

Jun 21, 2019

The fight has just begun: Sara Baker’s reflections on fighting the bans

When I think of May 17, the day Missouri’s legislative session ended, two images come to mind.

The first is an image of battle, of allied legislators making a last stand, silencing the bustle of the...

When I think of May 17, the day Missouri’s legislative session ended, two images come to mind.

The first is an image of battle, of allied legislators making a last stand, silencing the bustle of the...

Jun 18, 2019

Three ways folks can help with The People's Choice Campaign

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Jun 6, 2019

MO Secretary of State Creates Sham Emergency, Rejects Referendum

ACLU of Missouri: “We’ll see you in court.”

Statement attributed to Tony Rothert, Acting Executive Director, ACLU of Missouri

The Missouri constitution gives citizens...

ACLU of Missouri: “We’ll see you in court.”

Statement attributed to Tony Rothert, Acting Executive Director, ACLU of Missouri

The Missouri constitution gives citizens...

Jun 3, 2019

Kansas City Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire: Criminal Justice Reform

The Kansas City Equity and Justice Coalition represents individuals and organizations who are deeply committed to policies aimed at reducing the number of people in our city jails, eliminating biased...