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In Missouri, Court of Appeals decisions can be appealed to the Supreme Court in by filing an “application for transfer.” The Court posts “Minutes” online at least once a month, and these Minutes include “sustained” applications for transfer (in other word, granted appeals)...

AI-generated police reports threaten to exacerbate existing problems in law enforcement, and to create new ones.

“Civic engagement organizations play an essential role in encouraging and enabling all eligible Missourians to participate in our democracy.”

“We are disappointed with the decision and will appeal to protect Missourians’ fundamental right to vote. The evidence at trial showed the significant burdens some voters face to obtain the limited form of ID this law requires to vote, especially for low-income voters, seniors..."

"We are extremely disappointed in this decision, but this is not the end of the fight and we will appeal. However, the court’s findings signal a troubling acceptance of discrimination, ignore an extensive trial record and the voices of transgender Missourians and those who care for them, and deny.."

Of the 10 states with abortion rights on the ballot, seven states, including several that supported Donald Trump, voted to secure abortion access. These wins indicate just how popular reproductive freedom remains across the country — and across party lines.

"Yesterday, Missourians voted to end Missouri’s abortion ban and protect reproductive freedom. Today’s lawsuit is the next step to fulfill the promise of the amendment."

We spoke to ACLU affiliates in Arizona and Missouri about how their state’s ballot measures can restore full abortion access in a moment when this vital care lacks federal-level protections.

How we respond to the election outcome is as important as who wins the White House.