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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 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
Feb 17, 2021

Biden Must Halt Face Recognition Technology to Advance Racial Equity

Face recognition is a threat to not only our constitutional rights, but to people of color and other marginalized groups who are more likely to be misidentified — and bear the consequences.
Face recognition is a threat to not only our constitutional rights, but to people of color and other marginalized groups who are more likely to be misidentified — and bear the consequences.
People standing at a crosswalk with face recognition software boxes superimposed over their faces.
People standing at a crosswalk with face recognition software boxes superimposed over their faces.
Feb 9, 2021

Coalition Calls on Minneapolis City Council to Ban Facial Recognition

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and its partner, the POSTME (Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology and Military Equipment) Coalition, have released an open letter today calling on the...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and its partner, the POSTME (Public Oversight of Surveillance Technology and Military Equipment) Coalition, have released an open letter today calling on the...

An image of a surveillance camera looms in the background.
An image of a surveillance camera looms in the background.
Jan 21, 2021

This Legislative Session, Let's Reimagine Public Safety

Police Practices

Policing and public safety are undoubtedly at the forefront of this committee’s minds, and the minds of many Minnesotans and Americans. Over the...

Policing and public safety are undoubtedly at the forefront of this committee’s minds, and the minds of many Minnesotans and Americans. Over the...

Jan 19, 2021

The Moral Imperative to Eliminate the Historic Stain of Family Separation

The Biden administration is inheriting tremendous challenges. But addressing family separation should be a no-brainer.
The Biden administration is inheriting tremendous challenges. But addressing family separation should be a no-brainer.
People hold signs that read "families belong together" in both English and Spanish during a vigil.
People hold signs that read "families belong together" in both English and Spanish during a vigil.
Jan 19, 2021

The Enduring Harms of Trump’s Muslim Ban

Families still remain separated, people are unable to celebrate life events or mourn the loss of loved ones, and dreams are faltering for millions of people worldwide.
Families still remain separated, people are unable to celebrate life events or mourn the loss of loved ones, and dreams are faltering for millions of people worldwide.
Silhouette of Farah, one of the woman in this blog, standing in front of skyscrapers
Silhouette of Farah, one of the woman in this blog, standing in front of skyscrapers