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ACLU-MN Sues Saint Paul for Withholding Public Police Records

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota sued the City of Saint Paul Wednesday in state court to get public data that officials have improperly withheld for more than 18 months.

December 4, 2019

ACLU-MN Releases Study to Sharply Reduce Mass Incarceration

MINNEAPOLIS – The American Civil Liberties Union has completed a comprehensive study on mass incarceration in the state — and what actions we can take to dramatically reduce it.

November 7, 2019

ACLU-MN Sues to Restore Voting Rights in Minnesota

SAINT PAUL — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit

October 21, 2019

ACLU-MN Sues City of Worthington Again Over Police Brutality

The ACLU of Minnesota is suing the City of Worthington and Worthington Police Department over an assault by police that put the victim in intensive care for five days, requiring multiple surgeries and medical procedures.

October 14, 2019

ACLU-MN Wins Appellate Court Ruling in ICE Detention Case

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday in favor of the ACLU-MN’s argument that local law enforcement does not have the authority to detain people for ICE.

September 23, 2019

ACLU-MN Criticizes St. Cloud City Council for Violating Free Speech

The ACLU of Minnesota sent a formal letter to members of the St. Cloud City Council, its mayor and its city administrator today, strongly urging members to comply with the Constitution.

September 20, 2019