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ACLU of MS and Teens say NO to Teen Curfew Law

WHO: ACLU of MS Youth Justice Leaders and Staff
WHAT: Press Conference, Speaking at Public Hearing
WHEN: 5:30pm - Tuesday, November 20th, 2012
WHERE: Jackson City Hall, 219 President St., Jackson, MS

November 20, 2012

Mississippi Public School Must Stop Official Prayers and Promotion of Religion, Demands ACLU

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 17, 2012

CONTACT:

Bear Atwood, ACLU of Mississippi, (601) 862-8658; bearatwood@aclu-ms.org

October 17, 2012

Shame on You Governor Bryant

The ACLU of Mississippi denounces the actions of Governor Bryant in joining the federal law suit against the Obama administration over its plan to stop deporting many young illegal immigrants and grant them work permits.

October 10, 2012

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