Court Rules Missouri’s Waiting List for Public Defender Violate Constitutional Right to Counsel

Judge Gives Legislature Four Months to Fix the Problem

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ACLU of Missouri Achieves Victory as Eighth Circuit Finds St. Louis County Police Officers Illegally Entered Residents’ Home

On Tuesday, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals found that two St. Louis County police officers violated the Fourth Amendment rights of Jon Luer and Andrea Steinebach by illegally entering their home in the middle of the night without warrant and confronting them at gunpoint.

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Missourians must hold their elected officials accountable

What we saw in the US Capitol last week serves as a call to action for all Missourians. Wednesday’s insurrection was inspired by the President’s false claims about the election and by federal, state, and local government officials that continued to elevate his lies.

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ACLU of Missouri Files Suit to Enforce St. Louis Civilian Oversight Board Comply with Missouri Sunshine Laws

On Tuesday, December 22, the ACLU of Missouri filed suit against the City of St. Louis' Civilian Oversight Board on behalf of Phillip Weeks for the Board's failure to comply with the Missouri Sunshine Law.

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Missourians deserve open government

Starting now, the Missouri Legislature must create a meaningful virtual option for the public to engage in legislative hearings.

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Judge Finds Secretary of State Ashcroft Impeded Abortion Ban Referendum Signature Collection Through Unconstitutional Statutes

 

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The ACLU of Missouri, in partnership with the MO Ho Justice Coalition, announces the release of a new report in support of sex work decriminalization

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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The CROWN Act stands for more than simply stopping hair discrimination from happening. It is about creating the type of world we would like to leave to our children.

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Missouri Department of Corrections to Provide Lifesaving Hepatitis C Treatment to Thousands Behind Bars Approved

Landmark Settlement Requiring Missouri Department of Corrections to Provide Lifesaving Hepatitis C Treatment to Thousands Behind Bars Approved

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