Press Releases

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ACLU-MN Reacts to Shameful SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a shameful ruling today overturning Roe v. Wade — the landmark decision recognizing the constitutional right to abortion nearly 50 years ago.

June 24, 2022

ACLU Wins Settlement to End Housing Discrimination Case

The American Civil Liberties Union and ACLU of Minnesota have settled a lawsuit with the city of Faribault over its unconstitutional and discriminatory housing rental ordinance, which encouraged landlords to discriminate and limited housing opportunities for people of color.

June 15, 2022

ACLU-MN Statement on the Second Anniversary of George Floyd’s Murder by MPD

Today marks the second anniversary of Minneapolis Police murdering George Floyd.

May 25, 2022

Protecting the privacy of kids’ educational data just became law

A bill championed by the ACLU of Minnesota to protect students and their families from surveillance by their public schools just became law.

May 23, 2022

ACLU-MN and Anthony Ostlund Win $200k Settlement Payment and Permanent Injunction in Illegal Detention Class-Action Lawsuit

Blue Earth County Chief Judge Gregory Anderson approved a settlement Tuesday in a case where the Nobles County Sheriff’s policy of holding immigrants in jail for Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) was found to be unconstitutional.

May 5, 2022

Statement from ACLU-MN in Response to Leaked Dobbs Opinion

Statement by ACLU-MN Legal Director Teresa Nelson:

May 3, 2022