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May 16, 2018

ACLU of MS Submits Comments to U.S. Dept. of Education on Equity in IDEA

This week, the ACLU of Mississippi submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the proposed delay of equity in IDEA regulations and urging the department to swiftly implement those...

This week, the ACLU of Mississippi submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education opposing the proposed delay of equity in IDEA regulations and urging the department to swiftly implement those...

May 3, 2018

ACLU Report Shows Fear of Deportation is Deterring Immigrants from Reporting Crimes

WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union released a report today that shows fear of deportation is...

WASHINGTON — The American Civil Liberties Union released a report today that shows fear of deportation is...

Apr 26, 2018

Statement on Video Showing St. Martin Bus Driver Restraining Special Needs Student

The following statement, attributed to ACLU of Mississippi Executive Director Jennifer Riley Collins, is in response to a video...

The following statement, attributed to ACLU of Mississippi Executive Director Jennifer Riley Collins, is in response to a video...

Apr 16, 2018

2018 Legislative Session Review: All Hands on Deck

The ACLU of Mississippi remains your Capitol’s watchdog and this year we knew we would need all hands on deck. Our legislative strategy sent all of the advocacy staff to the Capitol to lobby legislators...

The ACLU of Mississippi remains your Capitol’s watchdog and this year we knew we would need all hands on deck. Our legislative strategy sent all of the advocacy staff to the Capitol to lobby legislators...

Apr 9, 2018

Five-Week Trial Exposes Inhumane, Unconstitutional Conditions at Mississippi Prison Operated by Private Contractors

Experts and Prisoners Testify to Extreme Deficiencies at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Security, Health Care, Food, and Sanitation, Conditions that Create Dangerous,...

Experts and Prisoners Testify to Extreme Deficiencies at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Security, Health Care, Food, and Sanitation, Conditions that Create Dangerous,...

Mar 26, 2018

ACLU of MS Response to Signing of HB 387 - Re-entry Bill

Criminal Justice Reform

Today, Governor Bryant signed into law House Bill 387, a bipartisan measure designed to improve the criminal justice system in Mississippi. In response, the ACLU of Mississippi issues the following...

Today, Governor Bryant signed into law House Bill 387, a bipartisan measure designed to improve the criminal justice system in Mississippi. In response, the ACLU of Mississippi issues the following...