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As a leading civil rights organization in the land of 10,000 lakes, we at the ACLU of Minnesota believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.

 

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Jun 11, 2025

Books Returned to School Shelves After ACLU-MN, St. Francis School District Settle Lawsuit

In March, the ACLU-MN and pro bono counsel sued the school district on behalf of students who were unable to access important works of literature that had been removed from the library and classrooms.

In March, the ACLU-MN and pro bono counsel sued the school district on behalf of students who were unable to access important works of literature that had been removed from the library and classrooms.

Light orange text that says "we read banned books." The background is a library shelf with books.
Light orange text that says "we read banned books." The background is a library shelf with books.
Jun 2, 2025

What is Habeas Corpus? Why Does It Matter?

Habeas Corpus has protected our rights since before America’s founding. Today, the Trump administration has threatened to suspend this right to carry out its unlawful immigration agenda.
Habeas Corpus has protected our rights since before America’s founding. Today, the Trump administration has threatened to suspend this right to carry out its unlawful immigration agenda.
A sign reading " HABEAS CORPUS Ensuring No One is Held Without Charge" lying on the ground.
A sign reading " HABEAS CORPUS Ensuring No One is Held Without Charge" lying on the ground.
Apr 16, 2025

Trump's Expanded Domestic Military Use Should Worry Us All

President Donald Trump's use of the military domestically is dangerous and deeply misguided.
President Donald Trump's use of the military domestically is dangerous and deeply misguided.
Members of the National Guard patrol the area surrounding the outskirts of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
Members of the National Guard patrol the area surrounding the outskirts of the Capitol Building in Washington D.C.
Feb 24, 2025

State and Local Governments Are Saying No to Trump's Radical Agenda

"The ACLU of Minnesota has been working with community partners and leaders, including Minnesota Attorney General Ellison, to ensure Minnesotans know their rights and responsibilities with ICE,” said ACLU-...

"The ACLU of Minnesota has been working with community partners and leaders, including Minnesota Attorney General Ellison, to ensure Minnesotans know their rights and responsibilities with ICE,” said ACLU-...

An ACLU CALIFORNIA ACTION protest and press conference.
An ACLU CALIFORNIA ACTION protest and press conference.
Jan 31, 2025

A Day in the Life of a Field Organizer

Here is behind-the-scenes look at what being an organizer entails. 

Here is behind-the-scenes look at what being an organizer entails. 

Photo of Paul sitting in a coffee shop with his computer and phone
Photo of Paul sitting in a coffee shop with his computer and phone
Jan 30, 2025

The High Costs of Abortion Bans

Abortion care and access is not just politics, it’s personal.
Abortion care and access is not just politics, it’s personal.
A graphic depicting different images pertaining to reproductive rights and abortion bans.
A graphic depicting different images pertaining to reproductive rights and abortion bans.