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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 of MS, Nollie Jenkins Release LGBTQ Education Resource Guide

The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi (ACLU of MS), in conjunction with the Nollie Jenkins Family Center (Duran, MS), has co-authored a LGBTQ Student Rights Education Resource Guide.

October 19, 2015

Public Hearing to Establish State Board 4013-Restraint and Seclusion Policy

WHAT: The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) will hold apublic hearingat the request of the American Civil Liberties of Mississippi (ACLU of MS) to address concerns regarding proposed policy4013-Restraint and Seclusion, which provides a model for all school districts in Mi

September 17, 2015

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