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May 4, 2022

ACLU of Missouri Comment on Reporting of Leaked SCOTUS Opinion Overturning Roe

Statement issued by American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Executive Director Luz María Henríquez in response to reporting of a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

May 2, 2022

10 Books Politicians Don’t Want You to Read

Read about some of the books that have most recently been banned or challenged for removal across public schools and libraries in our ‘ACLU Banned Book Club Reading List’ below.

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May 2, 2022

ACLU of Missouri Responds to Biden’s Commutations of Five Missourians

President Biden announced commutations and pardons of 78 people, including five Missourians. Luz María Henríquez, Executive Director of the ACLU of Missouri issued the following statement.

Apr 8, 2022

Federal Court Affirms Missouri Minors’ Right to Judicial Bypass to Parental Consent for Abortion Care

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed that a mature minor has the constitutional right to an abortion in the state of Missouri without parental involvement.

Mar 29, 2022

Missouri ACLU Attorney to be Honored for Public Service at the 24th Annual Women’s Justice Awards

American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri lawyer Gillian Wilcox was announced as a recipient of the 24th Annual Women’s Justice Awards.

Mar 14, 2022

NAACP Joins ACLU of Missouri in Fight Against Wentzville School Board Book Ban

The NAACP has joined the complaint filed by the Missouri ACLU against the Wentzville R-IV SD in federal court to stop the removal of books presenting the viewpoints of racial and sexual minorities.