Justice for George Floyd

Statement: Response to Judge Cahill Ruling in George Floyd Case

Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill today rejected attempts by Derek Chauvin and other former Minneapolis police officers to walk away from the criminal charges against them.

October 22, 2020

MPLS Charter Commission: Support Amendment to Shrink Police Force

The future of public safety in Minneapolis should be decided by the people. Take action today to make sure that the Charter Commission leaves this decision in our hands.

June 23, 2020

Reimagining the Role of Police

Over the last week, ACLU staff across the country have worked as legal observers; educated protesters about their rights; been arrested, tear-gassed and hit with rubber bullets; challenged curfews; organized town halls; talked to victims of police abuse; donated money to

June 5, 2020

Future of Policing: Frequently Asked Questions

We're finding new ways to listen to your questions and get you the expert information you need. This FAQ page gathers your most frequently asked questions and provides detailed responses from our attorneys, organizers, legislative team, and others.

May 5, 2020

Body Cameras and the George Floyd Protests

If there were ever a moment for police body cameras to prove their worth, this month’s protests against police violence should be it.

June 25, 2020

Video: Future of Policing Virtual Roundtable

In the wake of nationwide protests in response to the police killing of George Floyd, many people are hearing the phrase “defund the police” for the first time. Watch us to break down the data, debunk the myths, and imagine real alternatives to our racist, militarized system of modern policing.

June 11, 2020