From holding police accountable to defending voting rights, 2023 was a busy year! Here's a quick look at how we showed up to defend civil rights in Mississippi this year, and a sneak peek at how we plan to continue the fight in 2024.
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Everyone, no matter their age, deserves to live as their authentic selves. Legislation like House Bill 1125 is an attempt to criminalize parents and healthcare providers for supporting Mississippi youth during their most challenging years.
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JACKSON, Miss. — Civil rights advocates today challenged Mississippi’s 2022 state legislative district maps for unlawfully diluting the voting strength of Black Mississippians.
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Transgender Day of Remembrance is an annual observance on November 20th that honors the memory of transgender individuals who were victims of anti-transgender violence. It also serves as a day of awareness to the hate crimes endured by transgender individuals.
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JACKSON, Miss. - Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Mississippi joined the Legal Defense Fund and other partner civil rights organizations in sending a letter to Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson regarding polling site changes...