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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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Apr 24, 2023

Is the Government Tracking Your Social Media Activity?

Suspicionless monitoring of social media accounts chills speech and threatens our right to live without fear of constant government scrutiny.
Suspicionless monitoring of social media accounts chills speech and threatens our right to live without fear of constant government scrutiny.
Social media icons on a smartphone screen.
Social media icons on a smartphone screen.
Apr 12, 2023

This Deceptive ICE Tactic Violates the Fourth Amendment

For years, ICE has impersonated the police and used other ruses to lure immigrants into detention and deportation. Two ACLU clients share what it’s like to fall into an ICE trap.
For years, ICE has impersonated the police and used other ruses to lure immigrants into detention and deportation. Two ACLU clients share what it’s like to fall into an ICE trap.
Margarito Casta​​ñon Nava looks into the camera as he stands next to an American flag hanging from a wooden fence behind him on his right.
Margarito Casta​​ñon Nava looks into the camera as he stands next to an American flag hanging from a wooden fence behind him on his right.
Apr 7, 2023

Voting Restored for 55,000 Minnesotans

When the Senate voted to restore the vote to upwards of 50,000 Minnesotans, Jennifer Schroeder saw it on TV and immediately texted her boyfriend the good news.

State law barred anyone on felony...

When the Senate voted to restore the vote to upwards of 50,000 Minnesotans, Jennifer Schroeder saw it on TV and immediately texted her boyfriend the good news.

State law barred anyone on felony...

ACLU-MN client Jennifer Schroeder leans against the Capitol rotunda railing with her 2-year-old son.
ACLU-MN client Jennifer Schroeder leans against the Capitol rotunda railing with her 2-year-old son.
Apr 7, 2023

Catholic Group Buying Data to Out Gay Priests is Tip of Location-Tracking Iceberg

Data from hookup and dating apps is just one corner of a multibillion-dollar ecosystem of private information bought and sold without our permission.
Data from hookup and dating apps is just one corner of a multibillion-dollar ecosystem of private information bought and sold without our permission.
iPhone screen of Apple app store's download page for Grindr
iPhone screen of Apple app store's download page for Grindr
Mar 27, 2023

This Law Could Criminalize Everyday Conversations About Immigration

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a federal law that violates our First Amendment right to free speech.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a federal law that violates our First Amendment right to free speech.
Protester holds a sign that says All Immigrants are Welcome Here.
Protester holds a sign that says All Immigrants are Welcome Here.
Mar 22, 2023

My Son's Hair is Part of a Thousand-Year-Old Tribal Culture. His School Called it a 'Fad.'

The school’s requirement is a rejection of who he is and a demand that he sacrifice his culture and heritage to conform to baseless and unfair rules.
The school’s requirement is a rejection of who he is and a demand that he sacrifice his culture and heritage to conform to baseless and unfair rules.
Ashley Lomboy (left) and her son Logan (right).
Ashley Lomboy (left) and her son Logan (right).