In a state like Missouri getting sued by the ACLU is probably something that can be used to win an election and is seen as a badge of honor. They probably welco

In a state like Missouri getting sued by the ACLU is probably something that can be used to win an election and is seen as a badge of honor. They probably welcome it and all it costs them is tax payer dollars. They really just need to publicize any controversial party the ACLU represented and claim to be standing up to the sorts of people that would defend that behavior. If they lose in court it turns into a two for one as they get to rail against 'activist judges' and whip their base to go out and vote.