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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 24, 2021

Punished for a Snapchat: Why Schools Shouldn’t Police Students’ Speech Outside of School

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could change the free speech rights of millions of young people across the country.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a case that could change the free speech rights of millions of young people across the country.
Snapchat stories on a smart phone.
Snapchat stories on a smart phone.
Mar 17, 2021

Racial Justice and Civil Liberties: An Inseparable History at the ACLU

Over the past century, the ACLU’s work to combat racial discrimination has grown, evolved, and deepened.
Over the past century, the ACLU’s work to combat racial discrimination has grown, evolved, and deepened.
Collage of images from the racial justice cases over the ACLU's history
Collage of images from the racial justice cases over the ACLU's history
Mar 12, 2021

Beyond the Bans: State Attacks on Abortion in 2021

In the first months of 2021, two states passed abortion bans, and several more could soon join them. But there are also more subtle and nefarious restrictions on the horizon — bills that will push abortion out...
In the first months of 2021, two states passed abortion bans, and several more could soon join them. But there are also more subtle and nefarious restrictions on the horizon — bills that will push abortion out...
Protestors holding signs calling for the end of abortion bans.
Protestors holding signs calling for the end of abortion bans.
Mar 6, 2021

Hennepin County: Let People Protest

Hennepin County is trying to prohibit people from generating noise, producing public art, holding posters or performing other forms of free speech in public spaces, including the People’s Plaza outside the...

Hennepin County is trying to prohibit people from generating noise, producing public art, holding posters or performing other forms of free speech in public spaces, including the People’s Plaza outside the...

Large, marching crowd with a red image filter beneath purple field with text reading: "We will Protest"
Large, marching crowd with a red image filter beneath purple field with text reading: "We will Protest"
Mar 3, 2021

The Coordinated Attack on Trans Student Athletes

Opponents of trans rights have moved from attacking trans students in restrooms to attackingtrans students in sports.
Opponents of trans rights have moved from attacking trans students in restrooms to attackingtrans students in sports.
Protestors with signs advocating for the rights of trans youth.
Protestors with signs advocating for the rights of trans youth.
Mar 1, 2021

To Combat Inequitable Vaccine Access, Look to the Numbers

Social vulnerability data is key to intentionally increasing vaccine access to those who need it most.
Social vulnerability data is key to intentionally increasing vaccine access to those who need it most.
Syringes loaded with the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine spread on a clinic table
Syringes loaded with the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine spread on a clinic table