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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Dec 8, 2014

Keefe v. Adams

Protect Personal Liberties
Status: Open

Student was dismissed from a state college nursing program based on the content of his personal Facebook page

Case Background

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

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Jun 11, 2014

State v. Bernard

Criminal Justice
Status: Dismissed

Objection to Minnesota law criminalizing the refusal of alcohol level tests

In 2012,  William Bernard was approached by police at a public boat ramp and asked to...

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Feb 27, 2014

Minnesota v. Henderson

Privacy & Technology
Status: Victory!

Challenges charges brought against a man who was filming emergency response workers which the ACLU believes is protected under the First Amendment.

Case Description

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Dec 27, 2013

Karsjens v. Jesson

Criminal Justice
Status: Open

Methods and practices used to indefinitely lock up certain sex offenders

Case moves forward: Positive decision from MN district court

In a decision issued in February 2014, the...

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Dec 4, 2013

Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Ritchie

Voting Rights
Status: Closed

This case focuses on whether the ability of the Minnesota Secretary of State has the ability to implement online voter registration without legislative approval

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In...

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Nov 4, 2013

Walker v. Jesson

Abortion and Reproductive Freedom
Status: Victory!

Ensuring all individuals, regardless of their income level, have the same ability to access all of their reproductive health care options

Case Background

In Minnesota,...

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