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Jun 18, 2020

The Missouri Immigration Policy Coalition Is Encouraged By The Supreme Court Ruling On Trump's Effort To End DACA But Missouri Leaders Must Do More.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 18, 2020

ST. LOUIS, MO - On September 5, 2017, the Trump administration attempted to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, endangering the futures...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 18, 2020

ST. LOUIS, MO - On September 5, 2017, the Trump administration attempted to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, endangering the futures...

Jun 8, 2020

#ClosetheWorkhouse Demand 7 expanded protections for all LGBTQ+ individuals

We demand expanded protections for all LGBTQ+ individuals because it’s time trans people are no longer systematically denied their freedoms.

May 20, 2020

Lawsuit to Ensure Missourians Can Vote Safely During COVID-19 Heads to Missouri Supreme Court

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A lawsuit seeking to remove barriers to voting during the COVID-19 pandemic is heading to the Missouri Supreme Court.

The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Missouri,...

May 18, 2020

ACLU of Missouri's Statement Regarding Missouri Legislatures Inadequate Expansion of Voting Rights During Covid-19

Jefferson City—Today, the Missouri Legislature narrowly expanded voting rights in Missouri. Legislators added provisions allowing voters, in 2020, if they are at high risk for COVID-19, to vote absentee...

May 4, 2020

ACLU of Missouri and Partners Send Governor Parson and DESE Commissioner Recommendations To Use Educational Funding to Combat the School to Prison Pipeline.

The ACLU of Missouri, with 18 other organizations, sent a letter of recommendations to Governor Parson and Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Commissioner Vandeven urging their...

Apr 30, 2020

ACLU of Missouri Calls on Governor Parson and local mayors to Prevent Mass Evictions Amid COVID-19

The ACLU of Missouri and American Civil Liberties Union affiliates around the country sent letters to local elected officials urging them to issue moratoria against evictions and utility shut-offs and...