ACLU of Mississippi

The ACLU of Mississippi works to promote, defend, and extend civil liberties to all Mississippians with an emphasis on issues related to criminal justice reform, youth justice, equality, and freedom of speech and expression. We accomplish our mission through legislation, litigation, and advocacy.

5 protests

January 23, 2018, 8:00 am

Jackson, MS

Legislative Advocacy Day 2018

Our Legislative Advocacy Day will start with refreshments and a brief training at our headquarters before we head to the State Capitol for our news conference at 10:30 a.m. Then, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with your legislator directly...

December 8, 2017, 11:30 am

Jackson, MS

Be Counted: A Public Forum About Expanding Voter Access

Access to voting is so important and is the very definition of citizenship because that’s how self-governing democracies are supposed to work. Yet, we've seen a decline in voting in state and local elections over the years. This panel will...

November 8, 2017, 12:00 pm

Hattiesburg, MS

Know Your Rights Series: USM

Do you know your rights? Living in a politically-charged, often unexpected environment, it’s important to know what your rights are in protest, at the polling precinct, or even dealing with police. The ACLU of Mississippi is hosting a series of...

September 15, 2017, 3:00 pm

Oxford, MS

Know Your Rights Conference

Listen to the ACLU of Mississippi inform you of your rights, be they LGBTQ, voting, or rights regarding encounters with law enforcement.

September 15, 2017, 3:00 pm

Oxford, MS

Know Your Rights Conference

Listen to the ACLU of Mississippi inform you of your rights, be they LGBTQ, voting, or rights regarding encounters with law enforcement.