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Students for the Mississippi Student Bill of Rights

ACLU-MS Youth Advocates had an excellent Quarterly Youth Leadership Meeting September 22nd and 23d in Jackson!

October 1, 2012

Department of Public Safety Issues New Licence to Robert Everhart

Robert Everhart was able to change the name on his licence this morning at the DMV in Pascagoula. The Department of Public Safety has made it clear that they will permit men to change thier name after marriage in the same way that women are permitted to change thier licence.

September 26, 2012

ACLU Challenges Discriminatory Practices at Department of Public Safety

Demands That Men Be Treated Similarly To Women When Changing Name After Marriage

For Immediate Release
September 25, 2012

September 25, 2012

Latest Media Releases/Statements

Students for the Mississippi Student Bill of Rights

Department of Public Safety Issues New Licence to Robert Everhart

ACLU Challenges Discriminatory Practices at Department of Public Safety

WE MADE HISTORY (AGAIN!): ACLU-MS Youth Justice Movement Took to the Streets!

Win for the ACLU of Mississippi After Free Speech Victory in the State Court of Appeals!!

ACLU - MS Statement on Possible Immigration Legislation