Latest Media Releases/Statements

The ACLU of Mississippi can accommodate journalist inquiries into local and national issues affecting civil rights in Mississippi. To speak with an ACLU expert, please email comms@aclu-ms.org or call (601) 354-3408.

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ACLU Mourns The Loss Of Dr. George Tiller, Murdered In An Apparent Act Of Anti-Abortion Violence

Statement By Anthony D. Romero, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union And Louise Melling, Director, ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project

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June 1, 2009

ACLU Worker Found Not Guilty For Observing Police

CONTACT:

Nsombi Lambright, ACLU of Mississippi, (601) 354-3408; nlambright@aclu-ms.org
Kristy Bennett, ACLU of Mississippi, (601) 540-6642; kbennett@aclu-ms.org

April 29, 2009

Youth Around the State Take Vow of Silence to Protest LGBT Discrimination

CONTACT:
Sarah Young at (315) 396-5892 (cell), (601) 354-3408 x 225 (work) or email (syoung@aclu-ms.org)
Elizabeth Pellegrine at (601) 260-1319 (cell) or email (sep145@msu.edu)

April 17, 2009

ACLU Condemns Lack of Constitutional Protections in Wake of Mississippi Raids

CONTACT:
Nsombi Lambright at 601-573-3978 or nlambright@msaclu.org

April 14, 2009

ACLU Files Lawsuit Charging Police And School Officials With Racial Discrimination And Excessive Force Against Schoolchildren

Incident On School Bus Exemplifies Dangers Of Using Police In Schools

April 14, 2009

ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging Voter Disenfranchisement in Mississippi

JACKSON, MS - The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Mississippi filed a lawsuit in federal court today challenging the state's denial of voting rights to citizens with felony convictions.

February 27, 2009