Press Releases

ACLU-MN Files Lawsuit to Protect People in Minnesota Prisons from COVID-19

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed a class action lawsuit to force the Minnesota Department of Corrections to protect people in its custody from COVID-19.

October 22, 2020

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

Minneapolis, Parks Sued to Stop Homeless Encampment Sweeps

Seven homeless individuals who were evicted from their homes in city parks and saw their property destroyed filed a class action lawsuit in federal district court.

October 19, 2020

Appeals Court Rules Segregation of Trans Student Violates State Constitution, Civil Rights Law

SAINT PAUL, MINN - Today, the state Court of Appeals found that it is a violation of both the Minnesota Human Rights Act and the Minnesota Constitution for school districts to segregate transgender students from their peers in locker room facilities.

September 28, 2020

ACLU STATEMENT ON PASSING OF JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG

NEW YORK — Following reports of the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, ACLU Executive Director Anthony D. Romero issued the following statement:

September 18, 2020

Minnesota Will Mail Absentee Ballot Applications to Registered Voters Due to COVID-19

The state of Minnesota has agreed to mail absentee ballot applications to registered voters for the November general election due to COVID-19, in response to an ACLU lawsuit.

September 17, 2020