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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The ACLU of Missouri has filed a lawsuit in federal court today against the Kansas City Public Schools on behalf of a child who was handcuffed by an elementary school resource officer in 2014.Kalyb Wiley Primm, 7, was handcuffed for more than 15 minutes while waiting in the principal’s office for a parent

JEFFERSON CITY, MO -- The ACLU of Missouri filed a complaint in federal court today challenging the Missouri Department of Corrections' process for selecting witnesses for executions.

ST. LOUIS -- Today, the ACLU of Missouri announced that seasoned communications professional and former journalist Daniela Velázquez is joining its team as the new Director of Communications. “We’re thrilled to welcome a great talent in Daniela Velázquez to our team,” said ACLU of Missouri Executive Directo

 

ST. LOUIS- Walgreens must assure its customers seeking health care services that its in-store clinic provider, Catholic-sponsored SSM Health Medical Group, which adheres to religious directives, will not limit access to reproductive health services, information and referrals, say four public interest groups.In letters to Walgreens’ chief medical officer and SSM Health’s regional president, the ACLU of Illinois, A

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri filed a lawsuit today against the mayor and city of Walnut Grove, Mo., on behalf of a resident who expressed displeasure with the mayor’s decision to shoot and kill a stray border collie that was caring for her puppies in September 2014.

The ACLU of Missouri is a non-profit, non-partisan advocacy organization with the mission of protecting and expanding the constitutional rights and civil liberties of all Missourians guaranteed under the United States and Missouri Constitutions, with a particular focus on the Bill of Rights. On

At ACLU of Missouri, we work every day to protect our constitutional freedoms. And no civil right is more important in our democracy than the right to vote. That's why we want to make sure you know what you need to participate in Missouri's Primary Election on Tuesday, August 2nd. Here are a few reminders:

St. Louis, MO -- Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri filed suit against the city of University City, Missouri, on behalf of city resident Andrew Roberts. The mayor of University City ordered police to remove Roberts from a city council meeting after he attempted to state his opposition to a proposed resolution during the public comment period of the meeting. The mayor also barred Roberts from speaking at future meetings. On January 11, 2016, Roberts attempted to deliver a prepared statement on Resolution 2016-2, a controversial, formal resolution to censure Councilmember Terry Crow. Through his statement, Roberts