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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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Nov 22, 2023

Lifting the Veil on the Design of Predictive Tools in the Criminal Legal System

The voices of impacted communities must be integrated into the design process of predictive tools used in the criminal legal system.

The voices of impacted communities must be integrated into the design process of predictive tools used in the criminal legal system.

Justice scales.

Justice scales.

Nov 16, 2023

The Latest Must-Pass Bill Barreling Through Congress is an Attack on Gender-Affirming Care

The Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill is full of anti-LGBTQ riders that will cause extensive harm if passed.

The Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill is full of anti-LGBTQ riders that will cause extensive harm if passed.

Trans flag flown at Capital Pride parade in Washington, DC, with the US Capitol in the background.

Trans flag flown at Capital Pride parade in Washington, DC, with the US Capitol in the background.

Nov 15, 2023

The U.S. Touts Itself as a Global Leader in Human Rights. A New U.N. Report Says Otherwise.

The report illustrates the immense gap between U.S. laws and policies and international human rights norms.

The report illustrates the immense gap between U.S. laws and policies and international human rights norms.

International flags flying in front of the Geneva office of the United Nations.

International flags flying in front of the Geneva office of the United Nations.

Nov 13, 2023

Test Your Knowledge: What Rights Do Students Have at School?

Here’s how and when students’ rights are protected on campus.

Here’s how and when students’ rights are protected on campus.

A graphic of a woman holding a megaphone with rulers on her righthand side.

A graphic of a woman holding a megaphone with rulers on her righthand side.

Nov 2, 2023

'We Drive Because We Must’

Undocumented Minnesotans can now obtain a driver’s license, but the process can be complicated.

By Rachel Fergus

Undocumented Minnesotans can now obtain a driver’s license, but the process can be complicated.

By Rachel Fergus

Photo of wheel and dashboard

Photo of wheel and dashboard

Oct 19, 2023

Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence

This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.

This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.

Two cops who are only visible from the chest to waist and are holding batons.

Two cops who are only visible from the chest to waist and are holding batons.