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As a leading civil rights organization in the land of 10,000 lakes, we at the ACLU of Minnesota believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.

 

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Sep 11, 2025

ACLU Back-to-School Bookshelf: Our Reading List to Build a More Perfect Union

Discover powerful book recommendations from ACLU staff that explore civil liberties, racial justice, free speech, and the history of protest—perfect for students, educators, and anyone committed to building a...
Discover powerful book recommendations from ACLU staff that explore civil liberties, racial justice, free speech, and the history of protest—perfect for students, educators, and anyone committed to building a...
A collage of images pertaining to books and reading.
A collage of images pertaining to books and reading.
Sep 2, 2025

How to Write a Letter to the Editor

Writing a letter to the editor is easier than you think.

Writing a letter to the editor is easier than you think.

Photo of stacked newspapers on a dark blue background. Beneath the papers is yellow text that says "Writing a letter to the editor."
Photo of stacked newspapers on a dark blue background. Beneath the papers is yellow text that says "Writing a letter to the editor."
Jul 23, 2025

The Fears of a Few Should Not Affect our Education

High school senior Rowan told the St. Francis School Board, "The St. Francis School District should refuse to let the fears of a few people affect the education of all of us.”

High school senior Rowan told the St. Francis School Board, "The St. Francis School District should refuse to let the fears of a few people affect the education of all of us.”

Photo of library shelves with white text that says "overcoming school district book bans"
Photo of library shelves with white text that says "overcoming school district book bans"
Jul 23, 2025

Spreading Love in a Time of Fear

Ray Simpson has one main goal: to make people feel loved and accepted. "We don't have enough of that," he said.  

Ray Simpson has one main goal: to make people feel loved and accepted. "We don't have enough of that," he said.  

Purple background with a blue, white and pink banner that says "defend trans rights."
Purple background with a blue, white and pink banner that says "defend trans rights."
Jul 23, 2025

“I was under the false impression that if I was compliant... I was safe”

Luis Islas did everything right, but that didn’t protect him from racial profiling and harassment from law enforcement.  

Luis Islas did everything right, but that didn’t protect him from racial profiling and harassment from law enforcement.  

Photo of police officers. Underneath the officers is a quote that reads, “I was under the false impression that if I was compliant... I was safe.”
Photo of police officers. Underneath the officers is a quote that reads, “I was under the false impression that if I was compliant... I was safe.”
Jul 23, 2025

When Local Law Enforcement Partners with ICE

The harms of the 287(g) program
The harms of the 287(g) program
Man and two young boys carry signs that say "Stop 287(g)."
Man and two young boys carry signs that say "Stop 287(g)."