Past Events
Advocacy Group Breakout Sessions St. Peter/Mankato/North Mankato
In this session, community members will take what they’ve heard over the past three sessions to discuss potential advocacy measures that they would like to bring to their City Councils and Police Departments.
It’s Not Too Late to Be a Voter: Voting Q&A
We get it – it's hard to vote during a global pandemic! But even if you’ve been putting off making your plan to be a voter, you still have an opportunity to vote safely.
Local Mechanisms for Policing Change
The fight for racial justice must take place across all sectors of society. What are local mechanisms for change when it comes to policing? Who is in control of police budgets? Who makes decisions about hiring and firing?
Be a Voter: Know Your Voting Rights
Have questions about how to be a voter? Wondering whether it’s safe to mail a ballot? Not sure if you can still vote in person?
Be a Voter, Educate a Voter: Volunteer Kick-Off
Are you ready to be a voter? Good. Now we need you to take the next step and join our efforts to get out the vote in Minnesota.
September 26, 2020
Understanding the Defund/Abolish Movement
After the murder of George Floyd, the movement to defund and/or abolish police gained greater attention and momentum. But what do these terms really mean? What vision of community does this movement support, and what systems can we change to improve policing here in St.
Reclaim the Vote: Voting with a Felony Conviction
Do you or someone you know have a felony conviction, and you’re wondering about whether, where, and how you can vote in the upcoming election?
What If I'm Stopped by Police?
If you're stopped by police, it's important to know what to do. Join us for a special workshop to Know Your Rights with Ismael Dore, ACLU-MN community engagement associate, and David McKinney, ACLU-MN staff attorney.
July 25, 2020
2020 ACLU-MN Virtual Liberty Awards
Please join the ACLU of Minnesota, emcee and renowned gospel singer Jearlyn Steele, and our award winners as we celebrate these heroes who protect and advance civil liberties throughout Minnesota. The virtual event streams live on ACLU-MN's Facebook page and YouTube on July 16 at 4:30 p.m.