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ACLU of MS Launches Unalienable, a Campaign to End Partnerships Between Local Law Enforcement and ICE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JACKSON, Miss. – The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi today launched Unalienable, a statewide campaign that will serve as the organization’s advocacy roadmap to address the harms that arise as a result of the entanglement between local law enforcement and federal
Issue Areas: Immigrant Rights'

Public Officials Respond to ACLU of MS’ Social Media Warning

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JACKSON, Miss. – On January 6, 2021, the ACLU of Mississippi sent letters to warn five public officials/entities that by blocking members of the public from their official social media accounts, they were violating the First Amendment.

ACLU of MS Calls on Legislative Leaders to Remove Anti-Trans Amendment from HB 1030

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jackson, Miss. – Mississippi representatives today snuck anti-transgender legislation into a bill meant to bring opportunities to student-athletes.

Public Invited to Comment During Civil Rights and Qualified Immunity of Law Enforcement Panel

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Mississippi Advisory Committee to the United States Commission on Civil Rights is hosting a series of public, online panel discussions regarding the qualified immunity of law enforcement in the state.

Senators are Trying to Fix a Non-Problem, Says ACLU of MS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jackson, Miss. – Mississippi senators today passed SB 2588 after over an hour of debate on the senate floor. SB 2588 would make it easier for election commissioners to remove voters from the voter rolls. It targets voters who have failed to vote just one time.

Murder of Trans Woman, Dominique Jackson, Raises Need for Hate Crime Law Expansion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jackson, Miss. - The ACLU of Mississippi is troubled by the murder of yet another Black transgender woman, Dominique Jackson. Jackson was found in a car, shot to death on January 25th.