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Koster wants flag desecration law reinstated

Associated Press — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:08:00 +0000

Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is asking a federal appeals court to reinstate Missouri's law prohibiting desecration of the American flag, a law struck down by a federal judge last year.

Federal lawsuit after policy bars inmates from marrying

Marshall Griffin — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:08:39 +0000

The Americans Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit against the state prison facility at Jefferson City over a policy they say is barring inmates from getting married.

Judge to hear suit over Mo. disturbing worship law

Associated Press — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 13:45:08 +0000

A federal judge will hear arguments Tuesday in a lawsuit over Missouri's new law making it a crime to disturb a worship service.

Attorneys for the American Civil Liberties Union are seeking a temporary injunction to block the law that took effect last month.

The law makes it a misdemeanor to intentionally disturb or interrupt a "house of worship" with profane language, rude or indecent behavior or noise that breaks the solemnity of the service. Violators could face up to six months in jail and a $500 fine. Repeat offenders could get up to five years in prison.

ACLU lawsuit challenges part of Amendment Two

Tim Lloyd — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:32:58 +0000

The American Civil Liberties Union filed a class action lawsuit late this afternoon that takes issue with part of Amendment Two, which deals with prayer and religious expression in Missouri.

Amendment Two specifically protects public prayer and lets students avoid assignments that violate their religious beliefs.

Tony Rothert, legal director for the ACLU’s eastern Missouri division, said the lawsuit is focused on this specific phrase:

This section shall not be construed to expand the rights of prisoners in state or local custody beyond those afforded by the laws of the United States.

Camdenton school district agrees to settlement with ACLU

Associated Press — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 14:01:16 +0000

Camdenton’s R-III school district is paying $125,000 in legal fees and costs as part of a settlement with the American Civil Liberties Union over blocking Internet access to websites with information about gay, lesbian and transgender issues, the Associated Press reports.

Lawsuit filed against voter identification legislation

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 21:20:50 +0000

A lawsuit seeking to block a proposed constitutional amendment regarding voter identification in Missouri was heard today in Jefferson City.

ACLU sues St. Louis over prison grievances

Associated Press — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:23:39 +0000

The American Civil Liberties Union has filed suit against the city of St. Louis, asking a judge to make the city turn over jail records related to inmate grievances.

Newscast for January 26, 2012

Scott Kanowsky — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:27:48 +0000

Regional news from the KBIA newsroom, including:

$27 million in grant money to health insurance exchange in Missouri has come to a complete halt
Missouri democrats block weak workplace discrimination bill in State Senate
ACLU sues St. Louis for inmate grievances
Big trucks on small roads--cattlemen vs. MoDOT