ACLU of Mississippi

Everyone should have fundamental rights – regardless of where they live, how much money they make, or who they are. The ACLU is the organization fighting across the nation to protect civil liberties. Help us raise $250,000 this Giving Tuesday to ensure the fights ahead are fully funded heading into 2025. Donate today and have your gift matched. action.aclu.org/give/make-matc…

ONE WEEK AWAY! The whole weekend is a party so be sure pull up to the biggest ACLU-MS party of the year! Enjoy live music, complimentary food and drinks, and the company of great people! No RSVP required for this one. See you next Friday at the Faulkner!

📢 Attention recent law school grads! Do you have a passion for civil rights advocacy and litigation in the Deep South? This opportunity may be for you! We are looking for our first Isaac Rethy Memorial Fellow. Learn more by visiting the link below. aclu-ms.org/en/jobs/isaac-…

Today, we filed an amicus brief on behalf of Willie Manning, a wrongfully convicted black man on death row. Every aspect of Willie's trial was tainted by racial discrimination, injustice, and error. We join @ACLU and @MSNAACP in calling on the MS Supreme Court to prevent this miscarriage of justice.

BREAKING: We filed a lawsuit today on behalf of our client, Andrial Young, against the City of Lexington and Lexington Police Officers, for violating his rights under the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. Police misconduct will not be accepted or tolerated. We remain committed to protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of all Mississippians. Read the full complaint at aclu-ms.org/en/cases/andri….

In just a little over two weeks, we will hold our Annual Wrap-Up, the one ACLU-MS party you cannot afford to miss! See the flyer for details and join us on Dec. 6!

On this Trans Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives of our trans sisters and brothers that were lost to senseless violence and hate. We honor their courage to live authentically. We know honoring them is not enough and that is why we must: - Demand fair housing and safety from poverty, violence and criminalization - Support and affirm the trans people in our lives - Work toward liberation with trans led organizations and trans community members

We know how you feel right now. So come out and let's feel it TOGETHER. We know what lies ahead and we are ready! No need to RSVP. Pull up.

For over 50 years, the ACLU of MS has remained committed to defending and protecting the civil rights and civil liberties of Mississippians. We are not new to this. We are true to this, and we are ready for whatever may come our way. #westayready

If you encounter any issues voting today, STAY IN LINE and call the Election Protection Hotline, 1-866-OUR-VOTE!

Voting rights. Abortion rights. Racial justice. Free speech rights. LGBTQ rights. Immigrant rights. They are all on the ballot. See you at the polls tomorrow. Visit the link below to find your polling place. myelectionday.sos.state.ms.us/VoterOutreach/…

Reminder: In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline! #voteyourrights #yourvoteisyourvoice #youhaveonejob

Take it from our former SLIP intern, this is an opportunity worth checking out. Join the webinar tonight or send questions to SLIPinfo@aclu.org. Final deadline for applications is November 11!

The ACLU-NBLSA southern legal internship experience is one of a kind! If you're interested but still on the fence, join the informational webinar tomorrow from 5-6 PM CST. Get your questions answered and find out if this could be right for you! Register for the webinar at the link below. tinyurl.com/SLIPZoomReg25

Be sure to check out tomorrow's episode of "In Legal Terms" at 10:00 AM on MPB Think Radio! ACLU-MS attorney Ayanna Hill will join our partners from Disability Rights Mississippi and Southern Poverty Law Center to cover special education law. Parents, if you have questions about IEPs, this is for you! To listen, visit the link below! mpbonline.org/radio/

Here's your daily reminder to be election ready! In-person absentee voting deadline is November 2! Make a plan and check out a sample ballot at magnoliaballot.com!

We are officially two weeks from Election Day! Make sure you have a plan and remember to #voteyourrights! Visit magoliaballot.com for all things election, including a sample ballot!

Join our informational webinar on Wed. 10/30 at 6pm ET/5pm CT/3pm PT to learn more about paid summer legal internships at the thirteen ACLU southern affiliates working on social justice issues that most affect black and brown communities across the region! Register to get a zoom link: tinyurl.com/SLIPZoomReg25 and apply here by Tues. 10/15 (priority deadline) or Mon. 11/11 (final deadline): tinyurl.com/ACLUSLIP2025 Questions? Email SLIPinfo@aclu.org.

Be sure to stop by and say hello at the Gulf Coast Equality Festival on tomorrow! Let us know how we can help you, grab some resources + goodies, and get to know the faces behind the work!

Come see us at Rights and Bites tonight! Don't worry about the colder weather! We got you! 😎 Drop-ins, friends of friends, and last-minute volunteers are all welcome!