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 21, 2023
My Conviction Meant 40 Years Without A Vote. Not Anymore.
Minnesota just restored the right to vote for people with felony convictions, like me.
Minnesota just restored the right to vote for people with felony convictions, like me.
Mar 18, 2023
Celebrating 60 Years of Gideon v. Wainwright: The Right to an Attorney
At a moment when our fundamental rights are increasingly eroded, now is the time to fulfill the promise of Gideon.
At a moment when our fundamental rights are increasingly eroded, now is the time to fulfill the promise of Gideon.
Mar 17, 2023
Limiting freedom for trans people worsens conditions for all women
Here’s why the rights of trans people are at the heart of gender justice for all.
Here’s why the rights of trans people are at the heart of gender justice for all.
Mar 13, 2023
Three Years Later, COVID-19 is Still a Threat to People Who Are Incarcerated
Mass incarceration created a foreseeable disaster.
Mass incarceration created a foreseeable disaster.
Mar 9, 2023
The Women Who Made ACLU History
From our early feminist founders to trailblazing clients and lawyers, the ACLU’s history has been entwined with women’s rights since the very beginning.
From our early feminist founders to trailblazing clients and lawyers, the ACLU’s history has been entwined with women’s rights since the very beginning.
Mar 7, 2023
Biden Can Expand Voting Access Through His Executive Order
On the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.
On the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.