ACLU launching national voting campaign
The American Civil Liberties Union is kicking of a 50-state campaign to promote American voting rights. ...
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Know your rights: voting rights workshop hosted in Brookhaven
by Sarah Ulmer
The ACLU of Mississippi and the Lincoln County Circuit Clerk’s office are hosting a Voting Rights Workshop to make sure you know your rights when...
ACLU hosting 2017 Blues on The Rez
by Sarah Ulmer
The American Civil Liberties Union of Mississippi will recognize seven individuals for their involvement and commitment to justice and equality during the 2017 Blues on the Rez on Saturday,...
Madison county sheriff responds to ACLU allegations
Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker has responded to allegations made against the sheriff’s department in a 47 page document filed with the U.S. District Court...
ACLU settles in county suit for public defenders provided at arrest
by Sarah Ulmer
In a case filed by the American Civil Liberties Union against Scott County, the ACLU asked for reform on the counties practice of detaining people who...
ACLU sues Madison County Sheriff’s Department
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a lawsuit against the Madison County Sheriff’s Department for racial profiling. ACLU claims that black people are...
Religious Liberties Bill Passes Senate, Returns to House
JACKSON, MISS– The Religious Liberties Accommodation Act, or H.B. 1523, has passed the state Senate 31-17 and now heads back to the House. ...
Stabbing At Embattled East Miss. Correctional Facility
by kim
LOST GAP, Miss.–A stabbing happened Sunday at East Miss. Correctional Facility, locayed in rural Lauderdale County. Chief Deputy Ward Calhoun told WTOK it was a...
Corrections: ACLU Lawsuit Unfair to MDOC Reputation
by kim
JACKSON, Miss.–Speaking out against a lawsuit by the ACLU and the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Miss. Dept. of Corrections says conditions are being adequately...