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Equitable Access to Social Services for Everyone (EASSE)
The Equitable Access to Social Services for Everyone (EASSE) initiative is working to ensure that all Mississippians can access the benefits and support they need. We’re gathering experiences from individuals and families across the state — whether you received assistance, were denied benefits, or faced barriers in the process — to identify where systems fall short and how they can be improved.
Rights & Bites
Join the ACLU of Mississippi for a night of community, conversation, and action at Rights & Bites!
Planning to attend the No Kings Protests on Saturday, October 18?
Get some bites! Learn your rights! Make your sign for the fight!
(Sign-making supplies provided.)
Complimentary bites and refreshments will be available from our featured food trucks.
This is your chance to connect with advocates, learn about your rights, and prepare to take action for a better Mississippi.
Oct 16, 2025 | 5:30 PM
Press Releases
Aug 19, 2025
Federal Courts Extends Order Blocking Mississippi's Ban On Teaching About Race, Sex, And Similar Subjects In Mississippi's Public Schools And Colleges
Jun 09, 2025
ACLU of Mississippi and Partners File Lawsuit Challenging the Constitutionality of State's New Anti-DEI Law, HB 1193
The ACLU of Mississippi and its partners filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of state's anti-DEI law, HB 1193. According to the complaint, it violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
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