ACLU of Missouri Comment on the Missouri Supreme Court Hearing for State of Missouri ex rel. Dr. Anna Fitz-James v. Andrew Bailey

The Attorney General’s attempt to impose his will on the people of Missouri by acting on his emotions and political beliefs rather than following the constitution is more consistent with the tendencies of an authoritarian government than what we would expect to find in a thriving democracy.

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The ACLU of Missouri’s statement on the SCOTUS decision to drastically limit race consideration from college admittance processes.

Across race, ethnicity, and class, we know when everyone has access to what they need to achieve their potential, we all benefit. We are united by our commitment to opportunity and freedom from discrimination, despite the outnumbered extremists who use division to climb the political ladders.

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A Year Without Roe

Hundreds of people shared their stories about living without a federally-protected right to abortion.

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Judge Rules Attorney General’s Actions to Delay Initiative Petition Unlawful; Ordered AG to Approve Fiscal Note Summary

“While the court’s decision is welcomed, we know this is only the first stop to give Missourians the opportunity to vote on a proposal that would enshrine access to reproductive health care,” said Tori Schafer, Deputy Director for Policy and Campaigns at the ACLU of Missouri.

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Donated Blood or an Organ? Police Shouldn’t Have Easy Access to Your DNA

Warrantless analysis of DNA is unconstitutional and will damage public health initiatives.

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Anti-Abortion Extremists Showed Us Who They Really Are

Across the county, lawmakers are bending the democratic process and ignoring their constituents to push health care out of reach.

Protesters advocating reproductive rights gather at the State Capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska.

We're Here to Stay: Black Trans Futures

In Alabama, Black trans folks are building community, and their futures.

Trans activists Ro Robinson and Aadhya.

The ACLU of Missouri Slams Governor, Legislature for their Attacks on Missouri’s Transgender Community

The anti-trans legislation Governor Parson penned into law will be devastating for trans people of all ages. While the government pushed this deceitful bill behind the guise of protecting children, buried within the law is a ban on health care for adults based on the amount of money they earn...

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ACLU of Missouri's Statement Following Trial on Petition to Compel the Certification of the Fiscal Note on the Reproductive Rights Ballot Initiatives

We all know why they want to deprive retired pediatrician, Dr. Anna Ftiz-James, her constitutional right to the initiative process; They are scared... scared to let Missourians exercise their right to vote on reproductive freedom. We have already seen a groundswell of excitement from the public

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