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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 28, 2017

Local Jurisdictions Have No Obligation to Act as Federal Immigrant Enforcement

The President and the Attorney General are working hard to turn local police departments and sheriffs into branches of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). It’s a bad idea that breaks up families,...

Feb 15, 2017

Businesses Have the Right to Protest and Boycott Israel

There are bills (SF 247 & HF 400) moving through the Minnesota House and Minnesota Senate that would require anyone entering into a contract with the state having a value of more than $1,000 to certify...

Feb 9, 2017

ACLU of Minnesota Executive Director to Retire

After serving for 20 years as the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota's Executive Director, Charles "Chuck" Samuelson will be retiring at the end of February.

Over his 20-year tenure, Chuck...

After serving for 20 years as the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota's Executive Director, Charles "Chuck" Samuelson will be retiring at the end of February.

Over his 20-year tenure, Chuck...

Feb 1, 2017

Eight Minnesota Bosses who think YOUR birth control is THEIR business

Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that private, for-profit...

Nov 10, 2016

We're Ready and Have Your Back Minnesota

For nearly sixty-five years the ACLU of Minnesota has stood as this state's premier defender of freedom and justice for all. We have worked with and battled against leaders of all parties in Minnesota to...

Sep 22, 2016

ACLU-MN Supports Standing Rock

ACLU of Minnesota has long been committed to supporting and defending the rights of indigenous people and communities. We recognize the vital roles peaceful protest, nonviolent civil disobedience, and...