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Veteran Political Strategist Donna Brazile Headlines ACLU Jazz Brunch, Sept. 12

The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi (ACLU of MS) will host its Jazz Brunch on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Jackson Convention Complex (105 East Pascagoula Street).

September 9, 2015

ACLU-MS Comment on Jail Death of Rexdale Henry in Neshoba County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Charles Irvin, 601.354.3408, cirvin@aclu-ms.org; Jennifer Riley-Collins, 601.354.3408, jriley-collins@aclu-ms.org

July 30, 2015

ACLU of Mississippi Receives $1 Million from W.K. Kellogg Foundation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Morgan Miller, 601-354-3408, mmiller@aclu-ms.org
Dana Terry, 769.230.2841, dterry@mscenterforjustice.org

July 28, 2015

OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM ACLU-MS ON CHOKING DEATH OF JONATHAN SANDERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Charles Irvin, ACLU of Mississippi, 601.354.3408, cirvin@aclu-ms.org; Jennifer Riley-Collins, ACLU of Mississippi, 601.354.3408. jriley-collins@aclu-ms.org

July 16, 2015

5th Circuit Lifts Stay on Mississippi Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

On Wednesday, July 1st, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted its stay of U.S. District Judge Carlton Reeves ruling in Campaign for Southern Equality v. Bryant, clearing the path for same-sex marriage in Mississippi.

July 1, 2015

Mississippi Attorney General Issues New Marriage Equality Guidance to Circuit Clerks

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Morgan Miller, ACLU of Mississippi, 769-447-6678; mmiller@aclu-ms.org

June 29, 2015