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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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Mar 1, 2022

Texas Wants to Take Trans Kids From Their Supportive Parents. We’re Suing.

Families in Texas are worried that supporting their transgender kids will lead to a report of child abuse. We are already seeing families being investigated. Gender-affirming care is medically necessary, saves...
Families in Texas are worried that supporting their transgender kids will lead to a report of child abuse. We are already seeing families being investigated. Gender-affirming care is medically necessary, saves...
Medical professionals protest Texas legislation that would ban the gender-affirming medical care.
Medical professionals protest Texas legislation that would ban the gender-affirming medical care.
Feb 23, 2022

The Fight for Voting Rights: How the Past Informs the Current Discriminatory Landscape

For decades, Black voters fought for equal access to the ballot. Today, that access is still under attack.
For decades, Black voters fought for equal access to the ballot. Today, that access is still under attack.
A colorful collage of images related to voting rights activism.
A colorful collage of images related to voting rights activism.
Feb 8, 2022

A Scary Demonstration of What Unchecked Face Recognition Could Look Like

Video surveillance is becoming far more powerful than most people realize.
Video surveillance is becoming far more powerful than most people realize.
A photo of a security camera.
A photo of a security camera.
Feb 2, 2022

Three Key Problems with the Government’s Use of a Flawed Facial Recognition Service

Forcing people to use private ID-verification to access tax accounts or other government services raises serious privacy and equity issues.
Forcing people to use private ID-verification to access tax accounts or other government services raises serious privacy and equity issues.
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service headquarters in Washington.
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service headquarters in Washington.
Jan 24, 2022

One Year Later: How the Biden Administration is Doing on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Across our issue areas, the Biden-Harris administration has made some progress — but much work remains to be done.
Across our issue areas, the Biden-Harris administration has made some progress — but much work remains to be done.
A photo of President Biden in the Oval Office wearing a mask.
A photo of President Biden in the Oval Office wearing a mask.
Jan 21, 2022

Abortion is Essential: Stories of Liberation

In partnership with We Testify, we are launching a storytelling series to spotlight abortion stories from five storytellers who share one thing in common: the liberation they experienced as a result of their...
In partnership with We Testify, we are launching a storytelling series to spotlight abortion stories from five storytellers who share one thing in common: the liberation they experienced as a result of their...
A collage of portraits of the five storytellers: Angel Kai, Veronika Granado, Cazembe Jackson, Briana McLennon, and Maleeha Aziz
A collage of portraits of the five storytellers: Angel Kai, Veronika Granado, Cazembe Jackson, Briana McLennon, and Maleeha Aziz