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Jul 25, 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

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

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...

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.

ACLU Mississippi 2025 Legislative Agenda

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.

By Kerrigan Clark, Advocacy Intern