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The R.O.O.T.S. of Sunflower County Exhibition Travels to Jackson, May 1

Jackson, MS - Journey along with 19 young men of color as they conquer the school to prison pipeline during a special showcase of the R.O.O.T.S. of Sunflower County museum exhibit at the Smith Robertson Museum(528 Bloom Street, Jackson, MS) all month long in May.

April 21, 2017

ACLU and Lambda Legal Condemn 'Fake' Repeal of HB 2

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina General Assembly today passed a bill that does not repeal the discriminatory HB 2 law. Instead, it keeps in place the most harmful parts of the law.

March 30, 2017

The R.O.O.T.S. of Sunflower County Exhibition Opens at B.B. King Museum, March 30

Indianola, MS –The Reclaiming Our Origins Through Story (R.O.O.T.S.) Project is the narrative component of the Sunflower County Systems Change Project (SCSCP).

March 21, 2017

ACLU of Mississippi Statement on Passage of HB 812 - Civil Asset Forfeiture

Jackson, Miss. – The ACLU of Mississippi applauds the state legislature for passing legislation that promotes transparency in civil asset forfeiture. While we believe the practice of civil asset forfeiture should be abandoned, we also support meaningful reform efforts.

March 21, 2017

Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31

ACLU of MS observes the day with activities that highlight the need for full access into society

March 21, 2017

ACLU of Texas Response to Dallas Police Shootings

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July 12, 2016