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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Jun 1, 2017

Cruz-Guzman v. State of Minnesota

Student & Youth Rights
Status: Open

Protecting the right to a quality education for all students, regardless of their race or ethnicity. 

Case Update

On July 24, 2018, the Minnesota Supreme Court...

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Apr 28, 2017

Emerson v. Leslie

Privacy & Technology
Status: Victory!

Preventing collection of DNA due to its violation of an individual's constitutional rights

Case Update

Victory! On October 30, 2017, the case was settled. Sheriff Leslie agreed to...

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Apr 12, 2017

ACLU-MN v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Immigrants' Rights
Status: Filed

ACLU-MN and 9 ACLU affiliates demand government documents regarding implementation of President Trump's Muslim bans

Case Background

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota...

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Nov 21, 2016

OTTO V. WRIGHT COUNTY

Status: Closed

This case affirms the need for transparent and accountable government in Minnesota. 

Case Update

On April 18, 2018, the Minnesota Supreme Court ruled that the Legislature did not...

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Oct 13, 2016

Webster v. Hennepin County

Privacy & Technology
Status: Victory!

The Government should respond in a timely manner to Data Practices Request for public information

Case Update

Victory! On April 18, 2018, the Minnesota Supreme Court decided...

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Sep 7, 2016

Privacy Matters v. U.S. Dept of Education

LGBTQ+ Rights
Status: Dismissed

ACLU intervenes in transgender student restroom access case

CASE BACKGROUND

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota along with the ACLU filed a...

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