From holding police accountable to defending voting rights, 2024 was a busy year! Here's a quick look at how we showed up to defend civil rights in Mississippi this year, and a sneak peek at how we plan to continue the fight in 2025.
Who Bears the Costs? An Analysis of the SNAP Error Payments
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) introduces unprecedented requirements for states by imposing cost-sharing penalties tied to SNAP error rates. This approach puts low-income families at risk for food...
By Mary-Catherine McCreary, Policy Analyst
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) introduces unprecedented requirements for states by imposing cost-sharing penalties tied to SNAP error rates. This approach puts low-income families at risk for food...
By Mary-Catherine McCreary, Policy Analyst
Jun 18, 2025
Big Changes, Big Impact: What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Mississippi
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” reflects a shift toward sectoral prioritization at the expense of social welfare programs such as TANF, Medicaid, and SNAP. The bill imposes new requirements that could...
By Mary-Catherine McCreary, Policy Analyst
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” reflects a shift toward sectoral prioritization at the expense of social welfare programs such as TANF, Medicaid, and SNAP. The bill imposes new requirements that could...
By Mary-Catherine McCreary, Policy Analyst
Feb 26, 2025
DEI, Freedom and You
Mississippi legislators have passed HB 1193 and SB 2515, bills to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in education. Across the nation, lawmakers in...
Mississippi legislators have passed HB 1193 and SB 2515, bills to restrict diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in education. Across the nation, lawmakers in...
Jan 17, 2025
Mississippians Deserve More Freedom in 2025
The ACLU of Mississippi 2025 Legislative Agenda lays out a roadmap for legislators to protect, restore, and grow liberties for every Mississippian.
The ACLU of Mississippi 2025 Legislative Agenda lays out a roadmap for legislators to protect, restore, and grow liberties for every Mississippian.
Jun 23, 2024
Taking Pride in Who We Are
When I challenged my school’s sexist dress code, I was fighting not just for my rights, but for self-expression everywhere.
By Larissa Hubbard, Student
When I challenged my school’s sexist dress code, I was fighting not just for my rights, but for self-expression everywhere.
By Larissa Hubbard, Student
Apr 26, 2024
The Reality of Intrusive Law Making: SB 2753
How much of our life should the government govern? According to some Mississippi legislators, the government's reach should extend to control even your visits to the bathroom.
By Kerrigan Clark, Advocacy Intern
How much of our life should the government govern? According to some Mississippi legislators, the government's reach should extend to control even your visits to the bathroom.