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Jul 30, 2019
Planned Parenthood and ACLU Take Missouri to Court over Abortion Bans
Planned Parenthood and ACLU Take Missouri to Court over Abortion Ban
Jul 12, 2019
ACLU Win Affirmed, But Ashcroft Continues to Prevent Vote
Today, the Missouri Supreme Court let stand the Court of Appeals holding that Secretary of State Ashcroft acted outside his legal authority by rejecting the referendum petition on Missouri’s abortion ban. This recognition that Ashcroft acted illegally should prevent him from ever again abusing his office to derail the people’s right to challenge legislation by referendum.
Jul 09, 2019
ACLU Celebrates Governor’s Approval of Criminal Justice Reform Bills, Commits to Continued Advocacy
Today, Governor Parson signed into law measures that will decrease Missouri’s jail and prison population and allow more Missourians to overcome the collateral costs of incarceration.
Jul 08, 2019
ACLU of Missouri locks in victory in court, Signature collection effort moves forward.
Statement attributed to Tony Rothert, Acting Executive Director, ACLU of Missouri
Jun 21, 2019
The fight has just begun: Sara Baker’s reflections on fighting the bans
When I think of May 17, the day Missouri’s legislative session ended, two images come to mind.
Jun 18, 2019
Three ways folks can help with The People's Choice Campaign
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Jun 06, 2019
MO Secretary of State Creates Sham Emergency, Rejects Referendum
ACLU of Missouri: “We’ll see you in court.”
Jun 03, 2019
Kansas City Mayoral Candidate Questionnaire: Criminal Justice Reform
The Kansas City Equity and Justice Coalition represents individuals and organizations who are deeply committed to policies aimed at reducing the number of people in our city jails, eliminating biased and unfair practices involving cash bail as well as improving the relationship between the community and the Kansas City Police Department. Our coalition is comprised of the following members: American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri, Heartland of America Green Party, Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee, Our Revolution, Reale Justice Network, and Showing Up for Racial Justice-Kansas City.
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