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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 20, 2022

National Voter Registration Day is Today: Here’s What You Need to Know

When every eligible person can register and vote, the promise of democracy becomes more real for all of us.
When every eligible person can register and vote, the promise of democracy becomes more real for all of us.
A sign reading "Register to Vote Here" next to an American flag.
A sign reading "Register to Vote Here" next to an American flag.
Sep 19, 2022

How to Start a Banned Book Club

Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
A group of students reading around a desk.
A group of students reading around a desk.
Sep 12, 2022

Despite Backlash, Voters and Lawmakers Continue to Choose Criminal Justice Reform

National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
Shelby County Court
Shelby County Court
Sep 1, 2022

When Release Conditions End in Unjust Confinement

One Native American woman’s experience with mandated drug treatment led to a horrifying series of events.
One Native American woman’s experience with mandated drug treatment led to a horrifying series of events.
The lock and bars of a prison cell are at the forefront, while a detainee, standing in an orange jumpsuit and with his tattooed arms crossed waits in a cell with other detainees.
The lock and bars of a prison cell are at the forefront, while a detainee, standing in an orange jumpsuit and with his tattooed arms crossed waits in a cell with other detainees.
Aug 31, 2022

From High School Activist to Full-Time Advocate

Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.
Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.
A portrait of Henry Seaton.
A portrait of Henry Seaton.
Aug 25, 2022

Ask an Expert: How to Connect With Hesitant Voters

Ahead of the midterm elections, Connie Jeung-Mills tells us how she motivates people to get to the polls and what fuels her activism.
Ahead of the midterm elections, Connie Jeung-Mills tells us how she motivates people to get to the polls and what fuels her activism.
Canvasser Ana M. Vigo, right, registers a woman, left, to vote as a male bystander looks on outside the Polk County Tax Collectors office in Davenport, Fla.
Canvasser Ana M. Vigo, right, registers a woman, left, to vote as a male bystander looks on outside the Polk County Tax Collectors office in Davenport, Fla.