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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 Pushes for Full Prosecution in Alleged Hate Crime

Aug. 12, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 15, 2011

Tenth Anniversary Observance of 9-11 Terrorist Attacks

The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi will hold a program in observance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

September 1, 2011

Forrest County Sheriff's Department To Reinstate Gay Corrections Officer After ACLU Lawsuit

Department Will Clarify Non-Discrimination Policy And Andre Cooley Will Return To Job

CONTACT: Robyn Shepherd, ACLU national, (212) 519-7829 or 549-2666; media@aclu.org

March 28, 2011

ACLU Report Calls For Immediate Reform Of Mississippi Drug Enforcement System

Excessively Harsh Sentences For Minor Drug Offenses And Misuse Of Confidential Informants Undermines Criminal Justice System

CONTACT: Elizabeth Beresford, ACLU National, (212) 519-7808 or (212) 549-2666; media@aclu.org

March 28, 2011

ACLU of MS Calls for an End to Inhumane ICE Raids

The ACLU of MS will join MIRA, MS Immigrant Rights Alliance at a press conference today at noon after receiving reports from citizens about ICE raids that started during the weekend of February 18th in Jackson, MS.

February 25, 2011

Mississippi School District To Clarify Gang Policy As Part Of Settlement Of ACLU Lawsuit

CONTACT:
Will Matthews, ACLU national, (212) 549-2582 or 2666; media@aclu.org
Nsombi Lambright, ACLU of Mississippi, (601) 354-3408 ext. 223; nlambright@aclu-ms.org

February 9, 2011