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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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May 12, 2021

It’s Past Time to End the Federal Militarization of Police

Our new report documents the critical need to repeal 1033, which allows the federal government to equip local police with military gear.
Our new report documents the critical need to repeal 1033, which allows the federal government to equip local police with military gear.
Police use a water cannon to drench opponents of the Dakota Access oil pipeline during a standoff in freezing temperatures on Backwater Bridge near the pipeline route on November 20, 2016. Cannon Ball, North Dakota
Police use a water cannon to drench opponents of the Dakota Access oil pipeline during a standoff in freezing temperatures on Backwater Bridge near the pipeline route on November 20, 2016. Cannon Ball, North Dakota
Apr 25, 2021

Police Must Not Create Digital Dossiers of Data from our Phones and Computers

Courts are starting to scrutinize free-wheeling searches of the libraries’ worth of private information stored on our electronic devices.
Courts are starting to scrutinize free-wheeling searches of the libraries’ worth of private information stored on our electronic devices.
Hand holding smartphone
Hand holding smartphone
Apr 22, 2021

Derek Chauvin Verdict Means Accountability, Not Justice

The rare conviction of a police officer may offer relief to George Floyd's family and community, but the system that permitted his murder still stands.
The rare conviction of a police officer may offer relief to George Floyd's family and community, but the system that permitted his murder still stands.
Demonstrators carry signs demanding justice for George Floyd.
Demonstrators carry signs demanding justice for George Floyd.
Apr 22, 2021

Derek Chauvin Verdict Means Accountability, Not Justice

The rare conviction of a police officer may offer relief to George Floyd's family and community, but the system that permitted his murder still stands.
The rare conviction of a police officer may offer relief to George Floyd's family and community, but the system that permitted his murder still stands.
Demonstrators carry signs demanding justice for George Floyd.
Demonstrators carry signs demanding justice for George Floyd.
Apr 16, 2021

Daunte Wright Should Never Have Been Stopped

On At Liberty, Paige Fernandez and Somil Trivedi respond to Daunte Wright’s death.
On At Liberty, Paige Fernandez and Somil Trivedi respond to Daunte Wright’s death.
Protestors demonstrate in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota after the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Protestors demonstrate in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota after the shooting death of Daunte Wright.
Apr 15, 2021

Special Report: Chase Strangio on the Legislative Assault on Trans Youth

At Liberty unpacks a year in which more than 100 bills attacking trans people have been introduced across the country, and where the ACLU is focusing its firepower to protect trans youth.
At Liberty unpacks a year in which more than 100 bills attacking trans people have been introduced across the country, and where the ACLU is focusing its firepower to protect trans youth.
A demonstrator holding a sign with the text "Stop HB1570."
A demonstrator holding a sign with the text "Stop HB1570."