News & Commentary
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
May 25, 2018
ACLU Files Lawsuit Against Independence School District for Violating Senior’s Free Speech Rights
Suspension and ban of student from graduation is unnecessary and unconstitutional
May 24, 2018
ACLU Urges Independence School Let Senior Who Apologized for Prank Participate in Graduation Ceremony
School District’s Unduly Harsh Discipline Violates Student’s Free Speech Rights
May 22, 2018
Why We Sued the Missouri State Public Defender
In Gideon v. Wainwright, the Supreme Court of the United States refers to lawyers in criminal cases as necessities rather than luxuries. That is because without counsel the U.S. Constitution’s Sixth Amendment’s promise to a fair trial is broken.
May 22, 2018
Be Out. Be Loud. Be Proud.
ACLU of Missouri will be at Pride events around the state next month. We are thrilled to be celebrating with LGBT communities in neighborhoods from Kansas City to St. Louis and everywhere in between.
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