Statement from ACLU on Favorable Ruling For Missouri Inmates Challenging Lack of Treatment for Hepatitis C

May 12, 2017

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Statement from the ACLU of Missouri on Investigation of Sheriff Corey Hutcheson

We are encouraged that Attorney General Josh Hawley is committed to investigating the claims of unconstitutional and inhumane treatment of inmates at the Mississippi County Jail.

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STATEMENT FROM ACLU OF MISSOURI ON SENATE BILL 43

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Protect Women from Discrimination, Stop SB 43 and SB 45

If the Missouri Legislature has its way this year, it will soon be easier to discriminate against women in the state than anywhere else in the nation.  

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Protect Missourians From Discrimination and Workplace Abuse

Dear Gov. Eric Greitens and Missouri General Assembly,

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University City Violated Citizen’s First Amendment Rights During Public Meeting

City must apologize and ensure free speech at meetings, following consent judgement in ACLU lawsuit

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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR MISSOURI PEOPLE POWER GROUPS

The ACLU's Freedom Cities Initiative is an ambitious campaign with national scope.When talking to law enforcement, it is vital that Missouri’s People Power groups understand how the 

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Supreme Court Should Dismiss Trinity Lutheran Case

"The U.S. Supreme Court should dismiss the Trinity Lutheran case. The church now has everything it asked for from the state of Missouri.

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Statement on Gov. Greitens' Decision to Ignore Religious Freedom in MO's Constitution

“Gov. Greitens' political decision to blur the lines between church and state is dangerous and directly goes against what our nation’s founders intended: to protect religious freedom by keeping it separate from government,” said Jeffrey Mittman, Executive Director at the ACLU of Missouri. “This new policy compromises constitutional principles and puts religious freedom for all at risk. We’re disappointed that the governor has reversed course and chosen to blatantly ignore the Missouri Constitution’s long-standing commitment to religious freedom.”

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