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May 02, 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.
May 02, 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 08, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
ACLU of Missouri Statement on Book Ban Action by Wentzville School District
Federal lawsuit representing parents of Wentzville students is ongoing
Feb 15, 2022
ACLU of Missouri Sues Wentzville School District to Stop Banning Books
Federal lawsuit represents parents of Wentzville students.
Feb 10, 2022
ACLU OF MISSOURI ADDS VOICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO SCHMITT’S 45 FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS
The State’s attempt to ban school districts from requiring mask protection poses serious harm to students with disabilities
Feb 02, 2022
Wentzville School District Book Ban: ACLU Missouri Issues Formal Demand for Preservation of Tangible and Electronic Evidence
ACLU of Missouri's pre-litigation correspondence is intended to make the District's legal obligations clear with respect to protecting and preserving all discoverable things related to the review and removal of books and other written material from their school libraries
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