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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 20, 2019

Criminal justice reform, voting rights expansion and privacy protections moving forward

The Minnesota Legislature just passed its first committee deadline at midnight Friday, and that means we’re getting a better sense of what could make it to the floor for a vote.

Several issues the...

The Minnesota Legislature just passed its first committee deadline at midnight Friday, and that means we’re getting a better sense of what could make it to the floor for a vote.

Several issues the...

Feb 25, 2019

Mom Sues Anoka Schools for Segregating Her Transgender Son

Before N.H. started his freshman year at Coon Rapids High School, his mother talked with the principal to make sure that her son would be safe.

The smart and witty teen had known...

Before N.H. started his freshman year at Coon Rapids High School, his mother talked with the principal to make sure that her son would be safe.

The smart and witty teen had known...

Jan 16, 2019

Immigrants find perilous new reality in Minnesota

Maria de Jesus de Pineda came to the United States seeking refuge. Her native Honduras is so dangerous, it ranks as one of the murder capitals of the world.

Gangs were trying to force Maria and her...

Maria de Jesus de Pineda came to the United States seeking refuge. Her native Honduras is so dangerous, it ranks as one of the murder capitals of the world.

Gangs were trying to force Maria and her...

Jan 7, 2019

ACLU-MN Wins Release of Refugee Detained for 18 Months

A federal judge has ordered that a Rochester man held by immigration for 18 months must be released within 30 days.

U.S. District Judge David S. Doty said immigration officials have held Farass Ali...

A federal judge has ordered that a Rochester man held by immigration for 18 months must be released within 30 days.

U.S. District Judge David S. Doty said immigration officials have held Farass Ali...

Jan 7, 2019

Appeals court overturns conviction of peaceful I-94 protester

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday overturned the conviction of a man who peacefully protested against police violence on I-94, following the shooting death of Philando Castile.

On July 9, 2016...

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday overturned the conviction of a man who peacefully protested against police violence on I-94, following the shooting death of Philando Castile.

On July 9, 2016...

Dec 26, 2018

Smart Justice boosts voter turnout

When someone enters the criminal justice system, it can feel to the family like that person is going into a black box.

The person facing charges is locked away into a system where phrases like habeas...

When someone enters the criminal justice system, it can feel to the family like that person is going into a black box.

The person facing charges is locked away into a system where phrases like habeas...