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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 undermine these programs' core mission of supporting those in poverty.

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 more than 30 states have introduced or passed bills to restrict or regulate DEI initiatives.

The ACLU of Mississippi 2025 Legislative Agenda lays out a roadmap for legislators to protect, restore, and grow liberties for every Mississippian.

When I challenged my school’s sexist dress code, I was fighting not just for my rights, but for self-expression everywhere.

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.

It is essential that our trial court judges to represent the diversity of their communities. It's not just about the numbers; it's about ensuring a fair and equal distribution of voting power and the crucial role of a fair and representative judiciary.

Advocacy Intern Kerrigan Clark reflects on pivotal moments, insights, and her evolving role in shaping policy for equity in Mississippi.

In Mississippi, the fight for fair maps is not over. Despite the adoption of new legislative district boundaries, several civil rights organizations and individual voters have challenged the maps for unlawfully diluting the voting strength of Black Mississippians.

Our fight this session is to ensure that all Mississippians, no matter their descriptive factors, are not hindered from accomplishing their best quality of life.