News & Commentary
Feb 26, 2015
Recorders of Deeds Must Issue Marriage Licenses to Those Unable to Appear in Person
Today United States District Judge Brian C. Wimes ordered that any person 18 years of age or older, who is unable to physically travel to a Missouri Recorder of Deeds office because of military service, disability or imprisonment can now obtain a marriage license. This action removes an artificial barrier in a Missouri statute that required both parties appear before a recorder of deeds to obtain a marriage license.
Feb 13, 2015
Grr ... Alabama Beats Missouri
Blog post by Jeffrey Mittman, Executive Director of the ACLU of Missouri
Feb 12, 2015
ACLU Sues Over Wellston’s Refusal to Respond to Request for Public Records
ST. LOUIS – The American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri has filed a Sunshine Law suit against the City of Wellston because the City has failed to respond to the ACLU’s requests for documents pertaining to allegations that city officials have interfered with Wellston Police Department officers doing their jobs.
Jan 23, 2015
Grain Valley Settles Flashing Headlights Lawsuit
The Grain Valley Police Department will no longer issue tickets to drivers who flash their headlights to communicate with other drivers. The city of Grain Valley repealed this portion of its ordinance that individuals be ticketed for warning of speed-traps after the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri filed a federal lawsuit on Dec. 3 on behalf of Jerry L. Jarman, Jr. The lawsuit was dismissed today after the parties reached a settlement.
Jan 05, 2015
St. Louis County Grand Juror Challenges Lifetime Gag Order
ST. LOUIS – Grand Juror Doe, who served on the grand jury which investigated the killing of Michael Brown by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, is suing Robert McCulloch, prosecuting attorney for St. Louis County. Doe would like to talk about the experience of serving on a grand jury, the evidence presented and the investigation in a way that could contribute to the public dialogue concerning race relations.
Dec 22, 2014
ACLU Asks Court to Halt Punishment of Student who Participated in a Silent Protest
Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri filed a civil rights lawsuit against the Kansas City School District, because the district violated a student’s First Amendment rights. The suit asks the court to stop punishing the student for participating in a protest.
Dec 18, 2014
ACLU Sues Ferguson-Florissant School District
The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a federal lawsuit against Missouri's Ferguson-Florissant School District, charging the district's electoral system is locking African-Americans out of the political process.
Dec 16, 2014
ACLU Files Suit on Behalf of Reporter Who Was Arrested in Ferguson
ST. LOUIS – Today, the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri filed a civil rights action against St. Louis County and police officer James Vollmer for violating the constitutional rights of Gerald “Trey” Yingst, a News2Share reporter and producer. He is seeking judgment against the County for its failure to train and supervise Officer Vollmer and for defamation.
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