If you are a member of the media, please contact Rachel Fergus, Communications Associate at rfergus@aclu-mn.org.
Join our press release list by sending your name, media outlet, email address and phone number to rfergus@aclu-mn.org with the subject line “Press Release List.”
ST. PAUL - The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed a lawsuit in federal court late last night calling for the release of literature and educational materials that were illegally seized by police during mass raids on private homes and a gather place earlier this week.
Federal Judge John Tunheim denied the ACLU-MN request to release the literature and educational materials that were illegally seized by police during mass raids on private homes and a gather place the weekend before the RNC.
Saint Paul, Minn- Two photo journalism students were released September 3rd after being held without charge for 36 hours following their arrest during the Republican National Convention. The advisor was also arrested, but released earlier without charges.
Saint Paul, Minn - The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed suit in State Court today to get a court order preventing the city of St. Paul from revoking the park permits awarded five months ago to the Welfare Rights Committee and to Ben Plunkett.
Today the District Court ruled in the Impeach for Peace et al v City of St. Paul lawsuit. In her ruling Judge Gearin stated that there are "ample alternatives for communication of the Plaintiffs' messages." and that the demonstration zone does not need to be expanded.