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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.
UPDATE, 8/1/19: Mark Esqueda finally got his passport!
After years of fighting to get a passport and then having his citizenship questioned, a Minnesota veteran of two wars finally will get one.
By Communications Intern Jenny Portis
The ACLU-MN was in the Minnesota Court of Appeals Thursday, arguing that county sheriffs do not have the authority to detain people for ICE.
UPDATED Aug. 15, 2019 with information on what to do if ICE raids your workplace.
Immigrants are living in a climate of heightened fear and chaos, following President Trump's June 17 tweet that widespread pre-dawn raids were coming into the heartland.
Imagine being scared to leave your house, feeling unable to go to work or fearing arrest while driving your child to school. For those with an outstanding warrant, this is a daily experience.
