Issues

Freedom of Speech and Open Government

The First Amendment is the cornerstone of our free society. The ACLU of Missouri is dedicated to ensuring that all people are free to express themselves – politically, artistically, socially and through other forms of personal expression – without government interference.

Voting Rights

The ACLU of Missouri works in the courts, legislature, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties under the Constitution, including your right to vote.

Reproductive Freedom

(Abortion is prohibited in Missouri. If you are in need of an abortion, please see the resources at the bottom of this page.)

LGBTQ+ Rights

The ACLU of Missouri works to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and gender non-conforming people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.

School To Prison Pipeline

Missouri’s school discipline is inequitable. For years, the disproportionate discipline of students of color and students with disabilities has prevented these students from achieving their educational potential.