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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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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
Jan 19, 2022

Test Your Knowledge on Abortion Rights

With an onslaught of abortion bans before the Supreme Court and Roe v. Wade at risk, we must all learn what we can to protect abortion access
With an onslaught of abortion bans before the Supreme Court and Roe v. Wade at risk, we must all learn what we can to protect abortion access
A purple collage of images, including the Supreme Court, a stethoscope, and two hands holding a sign with a question mark.
A purple collage of images, including the Supreme Court, a stethoscope, and two hands holding a sign with a question mark.
Jan 7, 2022

The Biden Administration is on the Wrong Side in This Crucial Supreme Court Immigration Case

A case before the court will determine whether immigrants have access to a bond hearing to justify detention, and whether advocates can use a critical tool to bring them relief.
A case before the court will determine whether immigrants have access to a bond hearing to justify detention, and whether advocates can use a critical tool to bring them relief.
A group of signs on the ground protesting harmful immigration policies, some of which read “No Human Is Illegal,” and “Help Not Death.”
A group of signs on the ground protesting harmful immigration policies, some of which read “No Human Is Illegal,” and “Help Not Death.”
Jan 6, 2022

One Year Later, Our Democracy is Still in Crisis

Voter suppression is rearing its head at every turn.
Voter suppression is rearing its head at every turn.
A vividly colored sky behind Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
A vividly colored sky behind Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
Dec 23, 2021

Jury Convicts Kim Potter in Daunte Wright Killing

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MINNEAPOLIS — A jury has found former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty of 1st-degree manslaughter and 2nd-degree manslaughter in the killing of Daunte Wright. 

MINNEAPOLIS — A jury has found former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty of 1st-degree manslaughter and 2nd-degree manslaughter in the killing of Daunte Wright. 

The scene outside the courthouse after the verdict
The scene outside the courthouse after the verdict