Fighting for Civil Liberties for 70 Years

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Meet our Smart Justice Fellows

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‘My Child is Now a Political Debate’: Immigrant Families Battle Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Threats

Families share how Trump’s threat to end birthright citizenship turned moments of joy into doubt about their children’s futures.

A Letter From Detained Journalist Mario Guevara

Journalist Mario Guevara remains in immigration detention after the Board of Immigration Appeals refused to release him despite an immigration judge’s order granting him bond.

How to Write a Letter to the Editor

Writing a letter to the editor is easier than you think.

ACLU-MN Sues on Behalf of Man Injured, Rendered Unconscious by Law Enforcement

The lawsuit is filed on behalf of Kevin Wentz, an autistic man who was rendered unconscious and sustained a head wound as the result of excessive force from the Nicollet County Sheriff’s Department.

September 18, 2025

Finalized: Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Journalists Targeted by Law Enforcement While Covering Protests

The ACLU-MN and pro bono partners filed a lawsuit on behalf of journalists attacked by law enforcement while covering protests after the police murders of George Floyd and Daunte Wright. Now, after more...

August 18, 2025

Lawsuit continues on behalf of man denied food and water in Otter Tail County Jail

On August 15, the U.S. District Court of Minnesota ordered that the majority of claims brought by Mr. Kettle will go forward. This means we can continue to pursue justice for Mr. Kettle.