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May 13, 2021
Chokeholds banned in Missouri, Work Remains to Further Criminal Justice Reform
The ACLU of Missouri recognizes the work of the legislature to reform criminal justice through the prohibition of chokeholds.
May 10, 2021
ACLU of Missouri Applauds the Missouri Legislature for Effort to Uphold Constitutional Obligation to Fund the Public Defender System
The ACLU of Missouri applauds the Missouri Legislature for its work in allocating $3.6 million in funding to the Missouri Public Defender System in this year’s budget.
Apr 27, 2021
Federal Appeals Court Keep Injunction Against St. Louis Police in Place; Calls for Speedy Resolution of ACLU of Missouri’s Case Demanding Institutional Reform
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit today ruled that the injunction entered by a federal judge in the wake of 2017 protests following the acquittal of a white police officer who had killed a black motorist will remain in effect.
Apr 09, 2021
ACLU of Missouri Calls On Incoming Administration to Prioritize Ending Police Department’s Pattern of First Amendment Violations
St. Louis— The ACLU of Missouri calls on Mayor-Elect Tishaura Jones to begin her administration with an intention to address persistent First Amendment violations by the St. Louis City Police Department. Yesterday, a federal judge ordered City officers to stop enforcing two ordinances that restrict political activity in parks. If left unaddressed, several recent court decisions will force the City to defend the Department’s policies in upcoming trials. The incoming administration has an opportunity to resolve litigation facing the City collaboratively by adopting and enforcing policy changes to end the Department’s hostile mistreatment of protestors.
Apr 08, 2021
Jury Will Consider St. Louis Police Officers’ Use of Chemical Munitions Following Protest
St. Louis—On Wednesday, March 31, Judge Audrey G. Fleissig of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri ruled that an ACLU of Missouri lawsuit filed against St. Louis City police officers and the City of St. Louis challenging the use of chemical munitions after a protest should move forward to a jury trial. The lawsuit alleges that the deployment of chemical munitions from a military-grade armored vehicle in 2015—after the plaintiffs had dispersed from a protest following the killing of Mansur Ball-Bey by a St. Louis City officer—was retaliation in violation of the First Amendment.
Apr 07, 2021
The ACLU of Missouri Congratulates Mayor Elect Jones On Her Historic Victory, Prepares To Launch 100 Days Push
The ACLU of Missouri congratulates Tishaura Jones on her historic victory. We look forward to holding her accountable throughout her administration to expand and protect civil liberties in St. Louis. This work begins day one- starting with an ambitious 100 day campaign to ensure community control over police surveillance, decriminalize low-level offenses, and close the Workhouse.
Mar 30, 2021
Missouri government in the dark
For a healthy democracy to operate as constitutionally intended, it must be transparent and legislators need to hear various citizens' input with different opinions and life experiences.
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