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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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Mar 13, 2023

Three Years Later, COVID-19 is Still a Threat to People Who Are Incarcerated

Mass incarceration created a foreseeable disaster.
Mass incarceration created a foreseeable disaster.
People hold up a banner saying "No Execution by Covid-19."
People hold up a banner saying "No Execution by Covid-19."
Mar 9, 2023

The Women Who Made ACLU History

From our early feminist founders to trailblazing clients and lawyers, the ACLU’s history has been entwined with women’s rights since the very beginning.
From our early feminist founders to trailblazing clients and lawyers, the ACLU’s history has been entwined with women’s rights since the very beginning.
A photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
A photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Mar 7, 2023

Biden Can Expand Voting Access Through His Executive Order

On the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.
On the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.
President Joe Biden speaks near the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., Sunday, March 5, 2023, to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
President Joe Biden speaks near the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Ala., Sunday, March 5, 2023, to commemorate the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.
Mar 3, 2023

Child Labor Investigation Reveals Immigration Policy Changes We Need Now

The New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
The New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
Migrant children working inside a classroom.
Migrant children working inside a classroom.
Feb 13, 2023

How to Pump the Brakes on Your Police Department’s Use of Flock’s Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers

Even if you can’t stop Flock’s use entirely, you can still help protect civil liberties in your community.
Even if you can’t stop Flock’s use entirely, you can still help protect civil liberties in your community.
Cars driving on a highway.
Cars driving on a highway.
Feb 10, 2023

What to Know About the Abortion Case that Could Ban Mifepristone

A baseless lawsuit targeting mifepristone could effectively ban the most commonly used method of abortion — very soon.
A baseless lawsuit targeting mifepristone could effectively ban the most commonly used method of abortion — very soon.
A box of the drug mifepristone pictured in front of a women on a computer.
A box of the drug mifepristone pictured in front of a women on a computer.