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The ACLU of Mississippi is a guardian of liberty. We work in courts, the legislature and communities to defend individual rights that are guaranteed to every person in this country. Our job is to protect and preserve America's original civic values - the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.

Criminal Justice Reform

Rights guaranteed to the accused protect all Americans from abuse of power.

Protester Advisory

Information on the rights of protesters.

Death Penalty

Few developed nations still use the ultimate "cruel and unusual punishment".

Elections & Voting

Ensuring the right of the people to freely elect their government representatives.

Freedom of Speech & Press

Protecting the right to speak freely without fear of government persecution.

HIV/AIDS

Helping to uphold the right of persons with HIV/AIDS to live free from discrimination.

Human Rights

Fighting for international Human Rights protections in Mississippi.

Immigrant Rights

The Constitution guarantees fair and equal treatment for <i>all</i> persons.

LGBT Rights

Ending discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) persons in Mississippi.

Open Government

Racial Justice

Religious Liberty

Defending the First Amendment right to personal religious expression, as well as the First Amendment right to be free from government-sponsored religion.

Reproductive Freedom

Protecting reproductive freedom across Mississippi.

Women's Rights

Youth Rights

Defending the rights of Mississippi's students and youth.

Ballot Initiatives