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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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Dec 2, 2021

ACLU-MN Argues before MN Supreme Court to Restore Voting Rights

ACLU-MN alongside ACLU and Faegre Drinker argued a landmark voting rights case before the Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday. The case, Schroeder v. Minnesota Secretary of State, if successful, would restore...
ACLU-MN alongside ACLU and Faegre Drinker argued a landmark voting rights case before the Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday. The case, Schroeder v. Minnesota Secretary of State, if successful, would restore...
Photo of ACLU-MN attorneys and clients in front of the main entrance to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Photo of ACLU-MN attorneys and clients in front of the main entrance to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Dec 2, 2021

Three Reasons Why Congress Must Pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Now

Workers still are routinely denied the temporary job changes they need to have healthy pregnancies — but a bipartisan bill is poised to provide millions of workers with these protections.
Workers still are routinely denied the temporary job changes they need to have healthy pregnancies — but a bipartisan bill is poised to provide millions of workers with these protections.
Pregnant woman working at the office
Pregnant woman working at the office
Dec 2, 2021

Here are the States We’re Watching as Redistricting Begins

This year, as redistricting starts across the country, the ACLU works to ensure that these new electoral lines are not gerrymandered.
This year, as redistricting starts across the country, the ACLU works to ensure that these new electoral lines are not gerrymandered.
An outline of various states in the United States, against a light green background.
An outline of various states in the United States, against a light green background.
Nov 24, 2021

The True Measure of Justice for Ahmaud Arbery Goes Beyond the Courtroom

Measuring progress solely by the outcome of trials risks both ignoring the importance of greater systemic change and compromising fairness in the criminal legal system.
Measuring progress solely by the outcome of trials risks both ignoring the importance of greater systemic change and compromising fairness in the criminal legal system.
Painted mural of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia after he was shot and killed in February 2020.
Painted mural of Ahmaud Arbery in Brunswick, Georgia after he was shot and killed in February 2020.
Nov 19, 2021

Kyle Rittenhouse Didn’t Act Alone: Law Enforcement Must Be Held Accountable

The massive show of force from 40 law enforcement agencies in Kenosha didn’t make anyone safer.
The massive show of force from 40 law enforcement agencies in Kenosha didn’t make anyone safer.
Police in riot gear stand outside the Kenosha County Court House
Police in riot gear stand outside the Kenosha County Court House
Nov 12, 2021

ICE’s Detention Oversight System Needs an Overhaul

Effective oversight and transparency are not enough, we need to shut down ICE's mass immigration detention machine.
Effective oversight and transparency are not enough, we need to shut down ICE's mass immigration detention machine.
Immigration detainees leave the cafeteria under the watch of guards during a media tour at the Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield, La., in this Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 file photo.
Immigration detainees leave the cafeteria under the watch of guards during a media tour at the Winn Correctional Center in Winnfield, La., in this Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 file photo.