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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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May 26, 2021

The People, Not the Police, Should Decide If and How Surveillance Technologies Are Used In Their Communities

Dayton and Detroit just passed CCOPS’ 20th and 21st laws nationwide — a milestone for surveillance tech transparency and empowering communities.
Dayton and Detroit just passed CCOPS’ 20th and 21st laws nationwide — a milestone for surveillance tech transparency and empowering communities.
Gray police surveillance camera
Gray police surveillance camera
May 25, 2021

The Movement to End Police Violence 1-Year after George Floyd’s Murder

One year ago today, George Floyd was brutally murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sparking the largest protests in American history. What has changed in the year since Floyd’s murder and that...
One year ago today, George Floyd was brutally murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin sparking the largest protests in American history. What has changed in the year since Floyd’s murder and that...
Protestors holding up a portrait of George Floyd
Protestors holding up a portrait of George Floyd
May 24, 2021

Remembering George Floyd: The Roots of Violence Against Black Americans and Why We Must Face Police Misconduct

By Albert Turner Goins

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By Albert Turner Goins

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Albert Turner Goins
Albert Turner Goins
May 24, 2021

Honor George Floyd: Take Action

Police Practices

Tomorrow marks exactly one year since Minneapolis police murdered George Floyd. The whole world bore witness.

As we mark this day, and honor...

Tomorrow marks exactly one year since Minneapolis police murdered George Floyd. The whole world bore witness.

As we mark this day, and honor...

George Floyd march photo
George Floyd march photo
May 22, 2021

New ACLU Report Finds Debt-Based Driver’s License Suspension Laws Impose Harm and Waste Resources

Debt-based license suspensions make violent police confrontations more likely, throw drivers into a cycle of poverty, and don’t improve debt repayment rates.
Debt-based license suspensions make violent police confrontations more likely, throw drivers into a cycle of poverty, and don’t improve debt repayment rates.
Long rows of chairs with people sitting inside the busy waiting room area of a DMV office.
Long rows of chairs with people sitting inside the busy waiting room area of a DMV office.
May 12, 2021

It’s Past Time to End the Federal Militarization of Police

Our new report documents the critical need to repeal 1033, which allows the federal government to equip local police with military gear.
Our new report documents the critical need to repeal 1033, which allows the federal government to equip local police with military gear.
Police use a water cannon to drench opponents of the Dakota Access oil pipeline during a standoff in freezing temperatures on Backwater Bridge near the pipeline route on November 20, 2016. Cannon Ball, North Dakota
Police use a water cannon to drench opponents of the Dakota Access oil pipeline during a standoff in freezing temperatures on Backwater Bridge near the pipeline route on November 20, 2016. Cannon Ball, North Dakota