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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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Jun 12, 2023

Core First Amendment Rights are Implicated in This Supreme Court Case about True Threats

The outcome of a case before the Supreme Court could have grave implications for protest, advocacy, and expression.
The outcome of a case before the Supreme Court could have grave implications for protest, advocacy, and expression.
The U.S. Supreme Court building.
The U.S. Supreme Court building.
Jun 5, 2023

Broken Promises: Trump-era Travel Bans Keep Thousands Trapped in Limbo

by Katie Hoeppner, former ACLU Communications Strategist
by Katie Hoeppner, former ACLU Communications Strategist
Visa and permanent resident card on top of an american flag
Visa and permanent resident card on top of an american flag
May 2, 2023

State Supreme Courts Offer the Best Chance to Advance Rights

Through litigation and engagement strategies, we’re turning to the states to protect our liberties where federal courts have failed.
Through litigation and engagement strategies, we’re turning to the states to protect our liberties where federal courts have failed.
A map of the United States with a gavel on it.
A map of the United States with a gavel on it.
Apr 24, 2023

Is the Government Tracking Your Social Media Activity?

Suspicionless monitoring of social media accounts chills speech and threatens our right to live without fear of constant government scrutiny.
Suspicionless monitoring of social media accounts chills speech and threatens our right to live without fear of constant government scrutiny.
Social media icons on a smartphone screen.
Social media icons on a smartphone screen.
Apr 12, 2023

This Deceptive ICE Tactic Violates the Fourth Amendment

For years, ICE has impersonated the police and used other ruses to lure immigrants into detention and deportation. Two ACLU clients share what it’s like to fall into an ICE trap.
For years, ICE has impersonated the police and used other ruses to lure immigrants into detention and deportation. Two ACLU clients share what it’s like to fall into an ICE trap.
Margarito Casta​​ñon Nava looks into the camera as he stands next to an American flag hanging from a wooden fence behind him on his right.
Margarito Casta​​ñon Nava looks into the camera as he stands next to an American flag hanging from a wooden fence behind him on his right.
Apr 7, 2023

Voting Restored for 55,000 Minnesotans

When the Senate voted to restore the vote to upwards of 50,000 Minnesotans, Jennifer Schroeder saw it on TV and immediately texted her boyfriend the good news.

State law barred anyone on felony...

When the Senate voted to restore the vote to upwards of 50,000 Minnesotans, Jennifer Schroeder saw it on TV and immediately texted her boyfriend the good news.

State law barred anyone on felony...

ACLU-MN client Jennifer Schroeder leans against the Capitol rotunda railing with her 2-year-old son.
ACLU-MN client Jennifer Schroeder leans against the Capitol rotunda railing with her 2-year-old son.