Latest Media Releases/Statements

The ACLU of Mississippi can accommodate journalist inquiries into local and national issues affecting civil rights in Mississippi. To speak with an ACLU expert, please email comms@aclu-ms.org or call (601) 354-3408.

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ACLU-MS Sends Letter to Rankin County School District About School Club Policy Change

On January 14, we sent a letter to the Rankin County School District as a result of their school club policy change after students wanted to start an organization that supports the school's LGBT community.

January 14, 2015

2015 Mississippi Legislative Session Timetable

The 2015 Mississippi Legislative Session begins at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, January 6, 2015! In the next few weeks, we will detail our agenda for the session and some of the priorities we would like to see the Mississippi Legislature work on. Stay tuned!

December 30, 2014

FDA Fails to Adequately Address Discriminatory Blood Donation Ban

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: 212-549-266, media@aclu.org

December 23, 2014

Advocacy Groups to Address Restraint and Seclusion at JPS Board Meeting

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Morgan Miller, ACLU of Mississippi, 601-354-3408, mmiller@aclu-ms.org
Sid Scott, Mississippi Center for Justice, 769-230-2841; sscott@mscenterforjustice.org

December 12, 2014

ACLU-MS Responds to Marriage Equality Ruling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Morgan Miller, ACLU of Mississippi, 769-447-6678; mmiller@aclu-ms.org

November 25, 2014

ACLU of Mississippi Responds to "No True Bill"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Morgan Miller, ACLU of Mississippi, 601-354-3408; mmiller@aclu-ms.org

November 25, 2014