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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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Jan 15, 2021

What Does the ACLU Say About the Right to March While Armed?

While some gun regulations raise Second Amendment concerns, a ban on carrying weapons at a protest does not.
While some gun regulations raise Second Amendment concerns, a ban on carrying weapons at a protest does not.
A mob loyal to U.S. President Donald Trump marches toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.
A mob loyal to U.S. President Donald Trump marches toward the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jan 15, 2021

Why the ACLU Called for Trump’s Impeachment

ACLU President Susan Herman joins At Liberty to discuss the organization's historic, unanimous vote on impeachment.
ACLU President Susan Herman joins At Liberty to discuss the organization's historic, unanimous vote on impeachment.
A man walks by the U.S. Capitol Building carrying a sign that reads "Impeach"
A man walks by the U.S. Capitol Building carrying a sign that reads "Impeach"
Jan 14, 2021

The Supreme Court Let the Trump Administration Endanger Abortion Patients During a Pandemic. The Biden-Harris Administration Can Fix it Right Away.

The Supreme Court’s ruling is particularly dangerous for people of color and people with low incomes. The Biden-Harris administration can quickly reverse this dangerous course.
The Supreme Court’s ruling is particularly dangerous for people of color and people with low incomes. The Biden-Harris administration can quickly reverse this dangerous course.
A protestor holds aloft a sign that says "Abortion Access for All" in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC
A protestor holds aloft a sign that says "Abortion Access for All" in front of the Supreme Court building in Washington, DC
Jan 6, 2021

Unprecedented Organizing Effort Helps Lead to Huge Voter Turnout

Voting Rights

The 2020 election is finally behind us. Getting us to the point where every vote was counted, and more people voted, took a massive year-long effort by the ACLU of...

The 2020 election is finally behind us. Getting us to the point where every vote was counted, and more people voted, took a massive year-long effort by the ACLU of...

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Jan 5, 2021

Black Life Deserves More Than Meaningless Commissions

The Trump administration botched its attempt at police reform. The incoming Biden-Harris administration has the opportunity to fix those mistakes.
The Trump administration botched its attempt at police reform. The incoming Biden-Harris administration has the opportunity to fix those mistakes.
President Trump sits at podium ready to sign executive order creating a commission to study law enforcement and justice, surrounded by officers beside him in support.
President Trump sits at podium ready to sign executive order creating a commission to study law enforcement and justice, surrounded by officers beside him in support.
Jan 4, 2021

A Step Toward Safety for All in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis City Council has passed the Safety For All Budget, investing $7.77 million in mental health crisis responses and violence prevention. While this would by no means solve all our problems, it'...

The Minneapolis City Council has passed the Safety For All Budget, investing $7.77 million in mental health crisis responses and violence prevention. While this would by no means solve all our problems, it'...

Minneapolis City Hall and the square in front of the building.
Minneapolis City Hall and the square in front of the building.