Press Releases

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Anoka-Hennepin School District Sued for Discriminating Against LGBTQ Student

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 25, 2019

February 25, 2019

Judge Approves Class Action Challenge to ICE Holds

A state district court judge Thursday approved class-action status for ACLU-MN's lawsuit against Nobles County and its Sheriff, who have been detaining people for ICE without legal authority.

January 31, 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.

January 7, 2019

Appeals Court Overturns Conviction of Peaceful I-94 Protester

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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.

January 7, 2019

ACLU-MN Team, Executive Director Named "Minnesota Lawyer Attorneys of the Year”

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Dec.

December 11, 2018

ACLU of Minnesota staffers named to new Attorney General’s Advisory Teams

Nov. 19, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact Lynette Kalsnes, ACLU, at lkalsnes@aclu-mn.org or 612-274-7785.

ACLU of Minnesota staffers named to New Attorney General’s Advisory Team

November 20, 2018