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.
Rights guaranteed to the accused protect all Americans from abuse of power.
Information on the rights of protesters.
Few developed nations still use the ultimate "cruel and unusual punishment".
Ensuring the right of the people to freely elect their government representatives.
Protecting the right to speak freely without fear of government persecution.
Helping to uphold the right of persons with HIV/AIDS to live free from discrimination.
Fighting for international Human Rights protections in Mississippi.
The Constitution guarantees fair and equal treatment for <i>all</i> persons.
Ending discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) persons in Mississippi.
Defending the First Amendment right to personal religious expression, as well as the First Amendment right to be free from government-sponsored religion.
Protecting reproductive freedom across Mississippi.
Defending the rights of Mississippi's students and youth.