The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, legal and advocacy 501(c)(4) organization that works to protect and promote the civil liberties of all Minnesotans.
There are countless ways to create positive change during the Minnesota legislative session. One tried-and-true way is contacting your elected officials. Visiting legislators helps them understand how the laws they are voting on affect real Minnesotans, and it reminds them that voters like you will hold them accountable.
We have assembled a toolkit to guide your advocacy efforts and make the process easier.
Our Legislative Advocacy Toolkit illustrates how to effectively talk with your legislators about issues that are important to you. If you’re looking for additional ways to get involved with our work defending freedom this session, sign up to receive email updates, action alerts and to volunteer with us! We’ll be in touch when the time comes with information on how you can take action to protect our rights and liberties in Minnesota.
Drafting legislation and testifying on bills with civil liberties implications is key to ensuring that the government cannot infringe on your rights.
Here are the issues we're watching the closest right now, based on what's moving through the Minnesota House and Senate:
Before you establish a relationship with your legislator, you'll want to do a little research! Here are some great resources for information on the Minnesota State Legislature.
Along with visiting your legislator, calling is one of the most effective things you can do. Here are some tips for planning out your phone call.
Letters and emails sent directly to your legislators are effective, too. Here is how you can write a strong letter or e-mail to your legislators.
Meeting your legislators in person is an effective way to build a relationship so they can understand what matters to their constituents. Here are some tips for planning your meeting. Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic legislators will not be meeting in person until further notice.