Cases

Along with our advocacy, legislative, and public education work, litigation remains one of the fundamental tools with which the ACLU of Minnesota fights for equality and civil rights throughout the state. See below for more information on the cases we've brought to the courts.

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Feb 15, 2011

Beaulieu v. Ludeman (II)

Prisoner Rights
Status: Dismissed

Challenging Minnesota's civil commitment practices

Case Description

In summer 2009, the ACLU of Minnesota agreed to represent patients challenging the conditions of...

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Sep 28, 2010

State v. Crawley

Status: Closed

Challenges the false reports of police misconduct statute under arguments in violates the First Amendment

Case Description

In 2008, the State of Minnesota charged Melissa Crawley...

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Jan 27, 2009

Honk for Peace Cases

Status: Closed

Protecting an individual's First Amendment right to protest

Palmer's Honk For Peace Case

The ACLU of Minnesota achieved victory in its case against the City of Burnsville on behalf...

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Jan 21, 2009

ACLU of Minnesota v. TiZA, et al.

Religion and Belief
Status: Closed

Promotion of religion at a publicly funded charter school in violation of the First Amendment

CASE DESCRIPTION

In January 2009, the ACLU of...

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Oct 6, 2008

Croud v. Duluth

Racial Justice
Status: Closed

Lawsuit filed over wrongful death of individual while in police custody

Case Description

In October 2008, the ACLU of Minnesota filed a lawsuit against St. Mary's Medical Center and...

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Sep 1, 2008

The Coalition to March v. The City of St. Paul

Protect Personal Liberties
Status: Closed

Violation of freedom of speech and assembly

Case Description

The ACLU of Minnesota and the Minnesota chapter of the National Lawyers Guild filed suit in federal district court...

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