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Nov 27, 2023

Voter ID Restriction Trial to Resume Dec. 7

The state provides registered voters the illusion of democracy through the use of a provisional ballot. Under the law, each provisional ballot will be subject to an unreliable and standardless signature-...
The state provides registered voters the illusion of democracy through the use of a provisional ballot. Under the law, each provisional ballot will be subject to an unreliable and standardless signature-...
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ACLU of Missouri Logo
Nov 2, 2023

Why We Must Reject Efforts to Restrict Constitutionally Protected Speech on College Campuses

Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.
Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities.
Individuals from Students for Justice in Palestine speak at the Boot Boeing! Free Palestine march and rally while they block all the entrances to Governor Pritzker's Chicago office in downtown Chicago.
Individuals from Students for Justice in Palestine speak at the Boot Boeing! Free Palestine march and rally while they block all the entrances to Governor Pritzker's Chicago office in downtown Chicago.
Oct 31, 2023

Panel Rejects Secretary of State’s Appeal on Reproductive Freedom Ballot Language

“Today, the courts upheld Missourians’ constitutional right to direct democracy over the self-serving attacks of politicians desperately seeking to climb the political ladder. The decision from Missouri Court...
“Today, the courts upheld Missourians’ constitutional right to direct democracy over the self-serving attacks of politicians desperately seeking to climb the political ladder. The decision from Missouri Court...
victory, panel rejects secretary of states appeal
victory, panel rejects secretary of states appeal
Oct 19, 2023

The Supreme Court Will Set an Important Precedent for Free Speech Online

The high court will weigh in on the constitutionality of two controversial state laws that regulate social media companies’ decisions about what content they publish.
The high court will weigh in on the constitutionality of two controversial state laws that regulate social media companies’ decisions about what content they publish.
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A finger pressign a keyboard.
Oct 19, 2023

Why School Discipline Reform Still Matters

Race discrimination is more than a number. Federal guidance makes it clear that Black students are still disproportionately disciplined, and offers a path forward.
Race discrimination is more than a number. Federal guidance makes it clear that Black students are still disproportionately disciplined, and offers a path forward.
A police car driving on a road in front of a school bus.
A police car driving on a road in front of a school bus.
Oct 6, 2023

Why Access to Voting is Key to Systemic Equality

Here’s how systemic barriers and discrimination continue to impact access to voting today, and why we’re fighting to ensure all people have equal access to voting.
Here’s how systemic barriers and discrimination continue to impact access to voting today, and why we’re fighting to ensure all people have equal access to voting.
A profile view of a woman in a voting booth.
A profile view of a woman in a voting booth.