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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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Aug 10, 2021

Documents Foreshadow a Grim Future for COVID-19 Spread in Federal Prisons

What happens when federal prison staff speak out on the dangers ravaging their facility during COVID-19? Almost nothing, it seems.
What happens when federal prison staff speak out on the dangers ravaging their facility during COVID-19? Almost nothing, it seems.
A general view of the Federal Correctional Complex in Victorville, California
A general view of the Federal Correctional Complex in Victorville, California
Jul 12, 2021

At End of SCOTUS Term, Where Are We on LGBTQ+ Rights?

The Supreme Court took action on three cases directly affecting LGBTQ+ rights, and now the term is over. One of the rulings may well turn out to be a watershed moment in trans rights, while the other two...
The Supreme Court took action on three cases directly affecting LGBTQ+ rights, and now the term is over. One of the rulings may well turn out to be a watershed moment in trans rights, while the other two...
Photo of the Supreme Court Justices in black robes as composed October 27, 2020.
Photo of the Supreme Court Justices in black robes as composed October 27, 2020.
Jul 9, 2021

Why Britney Can’t Get Out of Her Conservatorship

The pop star is just one of many people trapped in repressive conservatorships, which strip people with disabilities of their civil liberties.
The pop star is just one of many people trapped in repressive conservatorships, which strip people with disabilities of their civil liberties.
Britney Spears' supporters sit outside holding signs that read "Free Britney" and "End the Conservatorship" during a court hearing concerning the pop singer's conservatorship
Britney Spears' supporters sit outside holding signs that read "Free Britney" and "End the Conservatorship" during a court hearing concerning the pop singer's conservatorship
Jul 8, 2021

Coerced Out of Justice: How Prosecutors Abuse Their Power to Secure Guilty Pleas

In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, we’re suing Maricopa County prosecutors to stop them from retaliating against people who assert their rights during plea bargaining.
In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, we’re suing Maricopa County prosecutors to stop them from retaliating against people who assert their rights during plea bargaining.
Woman judge hand holding gavel to bang on sounding block in the court room.
Woman judge hand holding gavel to bang on sounding block in the court room.
Jul 1, 2021

Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act Decision Narrows Another Path to Challenge Discriminatory Voting Laws

Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect the right to vote for all.
Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to protect the right to vote for all.
Side profile of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC
Side profile of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC
Jun 25, 2021

This Minnesota Mayor Isn’t Waiting For Another Police Shooting

In this week’s podcast episode, Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott joins us to discuss his city's groundbreaking policing resolution.
In this week’s podcast episode, Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott joins us to discuss his city's groundbreaking policing resolution.
Mike Elliott takes the oath of office as the city's new mayor with city clerk Barb Suciu, right, during Elliot's inauguration ceremony
Mike Elliott takes the oath of office as the city's new mayor with city clerk Barb Suciu, right, during Elliot's inauguration ceremony