Press Releases

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ACLU of Mississippi Urges School Districts to Remove Discriminatory Dress Codes Requirements

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JACKSON, Miss. - On June 22, the ACLU of Mississippi sent letters to fifty-five school districts throughout Mississippi demanding that they reexamine their dress and grooming code policies that are unconstitutional and discriminatory on the basis of sex, race, and religion.

ACLU-MS Statement on Madison County Book Restrictions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MADISON, Miss. - This month, Madison County school officials placed over 20 books in restricted circulation, after a group of parents complained about the content. Now, students must have parental permission to check out one of the restricted books in the district’s...