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ACLU-MS Applauds Federal Court Decision Defending Reproductive Justice For Mississippi's Women
Jackson, MS – April 16, The ACLU-MS, a non-profit organization that defends the Constitution and extends liberty to all persons applauds the decision by United States District Judge Daniel Jordan III to uphold reproductive justice for Mississippi women.
ACLU of Mississippi Announces New Executive Director
Jackson, MS – April 8, 2013: The ACLU-MS, a non-profit organization that defends the Constitutional rights and extends liberty to all persons announced the appointment of its new Executive Director, Jennifer A. Riley-Collins. Ms.
Mississippi Student Civic Engagement Day From the CLASSROOM TO THE CAPITOL!
Mississippi students, parents, teachers, and youth advocates will attend the 1st Annual ACLU of MS’sFromthe CLASSROOM to the CAPITOL! Students from around the state will participate in morning workshops prior to going to the Capitol to meet state leaders.
MISSISSIPPI ROUTINELY PUSHES YOUTH OUT OF SCHOOL AND INTO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, SAYS NEW REPORT ON STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Civil Rights Groups Unveil Findings on the Dangers of Extreme School Policies, and Recommend Alternative Solutions
Huge Wins for Civil Liberties in Ballot Initiatives Across the Country!
Minnesota lead the way by defeating both a Voter ID ballot initiative and an initiative to define marriage as only between a man and a women.
Maine, Maryland and Washington State passed initiatives making it possible for lesbians and gays to marry.