ACLU of Missouri
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The ACLU of Missouri dares to create a more perfect union — beyond one person, party, or side.
Happening now: we are fighting in a Jackson County Court against HB1's gerrymandered maps after Gov Kehoe cowered to D.C. elites and split Kansas City into three separate districts. Missouri voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around.
February 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Happening now: we are fighting in a Jackson County Court against HB1's gerrymandered maps after Gov Kehoe cowered to D.C. elites and split Kansas City into three separate districts. Missouri voters should choose their representatives, not the other way around.
Every person counts.
We are intervening against the Missouri Attorney General's lawsuit to defend this bedrock constitutional principle. Past attempts to rig the census at the expense of immigrants and communities of color have been struck down, and the court should do the same here.
We are intervening against the Missouri Attorney General's lawsuit to defend this bedrock constitutional principle. Past attempts to rig the census at the expense of immigrants and communities of color have been struck down, and the court should do the same here.
February 12, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Every person counts.
We are intervening against the Missouri Attorney General's lawsuit to defend this bedrock constitutional principle. Past attempts to rig the census at the expense of immigrants and communities of color have been struck down, and the court should do the same here.
We are intervening against the Missouri Attorney General's lawsuit to defend this bedrock constitutional principle. Past attempts to rig the census at the expense of immigrants and communities of color have been struck down, and the court should do the same here.
Happening now: we are in court defending Missourians’ right to referendum by asking a court to suspend HB1’s new congressional maps until after the people can vote on the measure.
February 10, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Happening now: we are in court defending Missourians’ right to referendum by asking a court to suspend HB1’s new congressional maps until after the people can vote on the measure.
Independientemente de su estatus migratorio en los Estados Unidos, usted tiene derechos garantizados por la Constitución. Conozca sus derechos y hágalos valer. Acceda al enlace en nuestra biografía para aprender más sobre sus derechos.
February 5, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Independientemente de su estatus migratorio en los Estados Unidos, usted tiene derechos garantizados por la Constitución. Conozca sus derechos y hágalos valer. Acceda al enlace en nuestra biografía para aprender más sobre sus derechos.
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and should be equally accessible to everyone. HB 2878 would restore voting rights to people who have completed sentences and are currently serving their probation or parole. Submit testimony online in support: witness.house.mo.gov/Default.aspx...
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 PM
Voting is the cornerstone of our democracy and should be equally accessible to everyone. HB 2878 would restore voting rights to people who have completed sentences and are currently serving their probation or parole. Submit testimony online in support: witness.house.mo.gov/Default.aspx...
Our constitution established 3 co-equal branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial. This system of checks & balances creates an interplay of power between the branches, ensuring that each holds its own authority, while subject to & dependent on the authority of the others to fully function.
January 29, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Our constitution established 3 co-equal branches: the legislative, executive, and judicial. This system of checks & balances creates an interplay of power between the branches, ensuring that each holds its own authority, while subject to & dependent on the authority of the others to fully function.
In times like these it is critical that we lean into community and the power of the people. Join us this Thursday as we discuss what ACLU is up to in the new year and how you can be part of the work.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:38 PM
In times like these it is critical that we lean into community and the power of the people. Join us this Thursday as we discuss what ACLU is up to in the new year and how you can be part of the work.
RSVP using the link in the comments.
RSVP using the link in the comments.
ICE is the highest funded law enforcement agency in the U.S., yet Congress is debating giving them even more money to wreak havoc on our communities.
Demand no additional funding for ICE or Border Patrol by using this link: action.aclu.org/send-message...
Demand no additional funding for ICE or Border Patrol by using this link: action.aclu.org/send-message...
January 27, 2026 at 7:35 PM
ICE is the highest funded law enforcement agency in the U.S., yet Congress is debating giving them even more money to wreak havoc on our communities.
Demand no additional funding for ICE or Border Patrol by using this link: action.aclu.org/send-message...
Demand no additional funding for ICE or Border Patrol by using this link: action.aclu.org/send-message...
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Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to advocating tirelessly for the justice and equality of Black Americans and resisting elected leaders’ deliberate abuse and neglect of our communities. He was relentlessly targeted by our government for his views and pursuit of equality.
January 19, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to advocating tirelessly for the justice and equality of Black Americans and resisting elected leaders’ deliberate abuse and neglect of our communities. He was relentlessly targeted by our government for his views and pursuit of equality.
Missouri Supreme Court refuses to block transgender health care ban.
We will continue to explore every legal avenue to protect the rights and health of transgender people in Missouri.
We will continue to explore every legal avenue to protect the rights and health of transgender people in Missouri.
January 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Missouri Supreme Court refuses to block transgender health care ban.
We will continue to explore every legal avenue to protect the rights and health of transgender people in Missouri.
We will continue to explore every legal avenue to protect the rights and health of transgender people in Missouri.
Happening now: we are in court fighting for abortion rights ensuring that Missourians have access to the full range of options including both procedural and medication abortion. This is possible because of the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative that voters passed in 2024.
January 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Happening now: we are in court fighting for abortion rights ensuring that Missourians have access to the full range of options including both procedural and medication abortion. This is possible because of the Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative that voters passed in 2024.
Happening now: We are in court defending the people’s right to referendum from harmful delay tactics aimed at bypassing the people's constitutional right to referendum.
January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Happening now: We are in court defending the people’s right to referendum from harmful delay tactics aimed at bypassing the people's constitutional right to referendum.
Previous Secretaries of State and Attorneys General have agreed with the established precedent that referred legislation is suspended upon receipt of the referendum petition. In 2017, SOS Jay Ashcroft announced that the so-called right-to-work law was suspended after receiving 300,000+ signatures.
January 7, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Previous Secretaries of State and Attorneys General have agreed with the established precedent that referred legislation is suspended upon receipt of the referendum petition. In 2017, SOS Jay Ashcroft announced that the so-called right-to-work law was suspended after receiving 300,000+ signatures.
Just in: We filed a lawsuit on behalf of Missouri voters against the State for violating Missourians’ right to referendum by enacting the HB1 congressional maps before voters have the opportunity to approve or reject the measure as provided by the state constitution.
December 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Just in: We filed a lawsuit on behalf of Missouri voters against the State for violating Missourians’ right to referendum by enacting the HB1 congressional maps before voters have the opportunity to approve or reject the measure as provided by the state constitution.
Breaking: The Missouri Supreme Court declined to take up the state's appeal to reinstate Missouri's ban on abortion and several restrictions that prevented access to care. This means that abortion care will remain available in Missouri.
December 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Breaking: The Missouri Supreme Court declined to take up the state's appeal to reinstate Missouri's ban on abortion and several restrictions that prevented access to care. This means that abortion care will remain available in Missouri.
The ACLU of Missouri is accepting applications for law clerks for Summer 2026. Our work covers several issues including free speech, voting rights, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ equality, immigrants’ rights, racial equity, education equity, & more.
Learn more at www.aclu-mo.org/en/who-we-ar...
Learn more at www.aclu-mo.org/en/who-we-ar...
December 9, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The ACLU of Missouri is accepting applications for law clerks for Summer 2026. Our work covers several issues including free speech, voting rights, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ equality, immigrants’ rights, racial equity, education equity, & more.
Learn more at www.aclu-mo.org/en/who-we-ar...
Learn more at www.aclu-mo.org/en/who-we-ar...
The court rewrote the ballot language for the anti-abortion Amendment 3, including the summary statement that voters will see on the ballot and the fair ballot language which informs voters of what a yes and no vote will mean.
December 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The court rewrote the ballot language for the anti-abortion Amendment 3, including the summary statement that voters will see on the ballot and the fair ballot language which informs voters of what a yes and no vote will mean.
Just in: Court finds both the legislature's and the Secretary of State's summary statement and fair ballot language insufficient; orders new language. More to come.
Breaking: We are in Court fighting to to ensure fair and accurate ballot language on the misleading, anti-abortion Amendment 3, which would end the right to reproductive freedom in Missouri. Missourians are required to have fair and accurate ballot language when asked to change the constitution.
December 4, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Just in: Court finds both the legislature's and the Secretary of State's summary statement and fair ballot language insufficient; orders new language. More to come.
Breaking: We are in Court fighting to to ensure fair and accurate ballot language on the misleading, anti-abortion Amendment 3, which would end the right to reproductive freedom in Missouri. Missourians are required to have fair and accurate ballot language when asked to change the constitution.
December 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Breaking: We are in Court fighting to to ensure fair and accurate ballot language on the misleading, anti-abortion Amendment 3, which would end the right to reproductive freedom in Missouri. Missourians are required to have fair and accurate ballot language when asked to change the constitution.
For over 105 years, our mission remains the same: defend, protect, and expand civil rights and liberties for all people nationwide.
The future of civil liberties is on the line. Help us fund the fight of our lifetime to fuel our work year-round.
Donate today at:
action.aclu.org/give/giving-...
The future of civil liberties is on the line. Help us fund the fight of our lifetime to fuel our work year-round.
Donate today at:
action.aclu.org/give/giving-...
December 2, 2025 at 6:56 PM
For over 105 years, our mission remains the same: defend, protect, and expand civil rights and liberties for all people nationwide.
The future of civil liberties is on the line. Help us fund the fight of our lifetime to fuel our work year-round.
Donate today at:
action.aclu.org/give/giving-...
The future of civil liberties is on the line. Help us fund the fight of our lifetime to fuel our work year-round.
Donate today at:
action.aclu.org/give/giving-...
With MacArthur Justice Center and ArchCity Defenders, we filed a class action lawsuit against the Dept of Mental Health for failing its legal duties to people living with serious mental illness and disabilities during pretrial detainment after having been deemed incompetent to proceed to trial.
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
With MacArthur Justice Center and ArchCity Defenders, we filed a class action lawsuit against the Dept of Mental Health for failing its legal duties to people living with serious mental illness and disabilities during pretrial detainment after having been deemed incompetent to proceed to trial.
The Governor-installed Attorney General's desperation is showing; she is terrified that Missourians will reject Washington DC's attempt to gerrymander our state.
November 22, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Governor-installed Attorney General's desperation is showing; she is terrified that Missourians will reject Washington DC's attempt to gerrymander our state.
"The court saw SB775 for what it is, an unconstitutional censorship law that used the threat of fines & imprisonment to eliminate the guidance of professional librarians & parents and instead gave control over what our students read to politicians in Jefferson City,”
-Gillian Wilcox, ACLU of MO
-Gillian Wilcox, ACLU of MO
November 21, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"The court saw SB775 for what it is, an unconstitutional censorship law that used the threat of fines & imprisonment to eliminate the guidance of professional librarians & parents and instead gave control over what our students read to politicians in Jefferson City,”
-Gillian Wilcox, ACLU of MO
-Gillian Wilcox, ACLU of MO
Breaking News: We are at the Missouri Supreme Court fighting Missouri’s restrictive Voter ID law and defending our win blocking the state’s attempt to restrict voter engagement efforts.
November 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Breaking News: We are at the Missouri Supreme Court fighting Missouri’s restrictive Voter ID law and defending our win blocking the state’s attempt to restrict voter engagement efforts.
Columbia's B265-25 targets people experiencing houselessness by criminalizing people in public spaces and threatening 1A rights. It could apply to peaceful protests, fundraising efforts, or distribution of direct services and goods. Tell your Council Member: these are not our values. NO on B265-25.
November 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Columbia's B265-25 targets people experiencing houselessness by criminalizing people in public spaces and threatening 1A rights. It could apply to peaceful protests, fundraising efforts, or distribution of direct services and goods. Tell your Council Member: these are not our values. NO on B265-25.
