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ACLU of Mississippi Statement on Passage of HB 645 - "Back the Badge"

Jackson, Miss.

June 21, 2017

Historic Criminal Justice Reform Approved by Louisiana Lawmakers

Jackson, MS — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has overturned the preliminary injunction in the lawsuit,Barber v. Bryant, that had previously stopped House Bill 1523 from taking effect.

June 9, 2017

Have You Been Unreasonably Searched Or Seized By the Madison County Sheriff's Department?

In the last three years (since May 8, 2014), has a Madison County Sheriff's Deputy:

May 31, 2017

The R.O.O.T.S. of Sunflower County Exhibition Stops at Jackson State University starting June 1

Jackson, MS –Don’t miss the last stop of the R.O.O.T.S.

May 26, 2017

ACLU of MS Calls for Investigation of Representative Karl Oliver

The ACLU of Mississippi issues the following statement, which can be attributed to Jennifer Riley-Collins, Executive Director of the ACLU of Mississippi:

May 23, 2017

TEAP-MS Presents "Transality," May 24

ACLU of Mississippi hosts open forum to discuss realities of transgender individuals

May 23, 2017