JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri is challenging the language of a proposed ballot measure that would end state control of the St. Louis Police Department.
The ACLU says the language is inadequate because fails to mention that the measure could exempt St. Louis police from certain open records requirements. The ACLU's lawsuit was filed in Cole County.
A group called A Safer Missouri is working to get the question on a statewide ballot. The group says in court documents that the language is fair, sufficient and won't mislead or deceive voters.
Summaries for ballot initiatives are prepared by the secretary of state's office.
