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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Sep 1, 2016

ACLU of Minnesota v. City of St. Anthony Village

Police Practices

ACLU sues City of St. Anthony Village to gain access to the police dash camera footage of the Philando Castile Shooting

CASE BACKGROUND

The American Civil...

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Jul 15, 2016

Minnesota Voter's Alliance v. Simon

Voting Rights
Status: Victory!

The ACLU is fighting against an attempt to remove same day voter registration

Case Description 

The ACLU-MN filed a brief in the Minnesota Voter's Alliance...

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Jun 29, 2016

State v. Liebl

Privacy & Technology
Status: Open

This case argues for the need to obtain probable cause warrant before using a GPS tracking device

Case Background

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed a brief in...

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May 26, 2016

State v. Hensel

Protect Personal Liberties
Status: Won

This case protects first amendment rights to participate in local government

CASE UPDATE

Victory! Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled Minnesota Statute § 609.72, subd. 1(2) (2016) is...

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May 2, 2016

State v. Thompson

Police Practices
Status: Closed

Unconstitutionally criminalizing the refusal of a search

Case Description

The ACLU-MN filed an amicus brief in a case that deals with a Minnesota statute that criminalizes refusal...

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Apr 11, 2016

Muzaliwa et al v. Brott et al

Immigrants' Rights
Status: Open

This case objects to the prolonged, unconstitutional detention of immigrants in Minnesota

Case Background

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota, the University of...

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