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Jul 03, 2018
Federal Appeals Court Rules Ferguson School District Violated Voting Rights Act
ST. LOUIS — A federal appeals court today ruled that the at-large electoral process used by Missouri’s Ferguson-Florissant School District violates the Voting Rights Act. The American Civil Liberties Union brought the lawsuit on behalf of the Missouri NAACP and several African American parents and residents.
Jun 26, 2018
ACLU of Missouri Statement Following Muslim Ban SCOTUS Decision
"Today’s ruling will go down in history as one of the Supreme Court’s failures. It echoes the Korematsu decision upholding Japanese-American imprisonment. For Missourians, it brings to mind the court’s Dred Scott decision, which failed to uphold our nation’s most basic principles of freedom and equality,” said ACLU of Missouri Executive Director Jeffrey A. Mittman.
Jun 18, 2018
A Brief History of ACLU of Missouri Cases for LGBT Equality
Since the American Civil Liberties Union opened its doors in 1920, defending the rights of LGBT people has been at the forefront of our organization’s priorities.
Jun 13, 2018
Why The Right to Counsel is Important
The criminal justice system holds the power to take the freedom away from those accused of crimes.
Jun 01, 2018
When People Tell Their Stories, Change Happens
The ACLU believes the constitution protects everyone. Our work ensures Missouri respects every individual’s civil liberties – no matter who they are or how they identify.
May 25, 2018
ACLU Presses Independence School District to Let Student Participate in Graduation
Court refuses to intervene on emergency basis to let honor roll student walk in grad ceremony
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