From holding police accountable to defending voting rights, 2024 was a busy year! Here's a quick look at how we showed up to defend civil rights in Mississippi this year, and a sneak peek at how we plan to continue the fight in 2025.
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TUPELO - "The ACLU of Mississippi stands against chronic nuisance ordinances that penalize landlords and tenants when law enforcement is called too many times to the property...
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has announced she will join a federal lawsuit filed against four battleground states, and aimed at challenging the results of the 2020 presidential election.
The ACLU of Mississippi hopes to work with the City of Jackson and the Jackson Police Department to build out policies and procedures that govern the surveillance program, and protect the safety and privacy of the public.
Saturday at 5pm is the deadline for Mississippians to vote absentee, in-person. The Your Vote Matters! coalition is encouraging Mississippians who are eligible to vote absentee take advantage of the opportunity.
Your Vote Matters! is continuing a statewide mission to get Mississippians who are eligible to vote absentee before November 3rd. This is a free opportunity for voters 65+ years old to vote early.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi is excited to announce the addition of three very gifted women to our team. They come onboard during an extraordinary period of time in our state and country.