What the First Amendment Really Protects


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.


On October 20, the ACLU-MN sent a letter to the Forest Lake Area School Board in response to the deeply disturbing news that the board does not want to protect the rights of trans student athletes.
On October 20, the ACLU-MN sent a letter to the Forest Lake Area School Board in response to the deeply disturbing news that the board does not want to protect the rights of trans student athletes.




Journalist Mario Guevara remains in immigration detention after the Board of Immigration Appeals refused to release him despite an immigration judge’s order granting him bond.
Journalist Mario Guevara remains in immigration detention after the Board of Immigration Appeals refused to release him despite an immigration judge’s order granting him bond.


Writing a letter to the editor is easier than you think.
Writing a letter to the editor is easier than you think.


High school senior Rowan told the St. Francis School Board, "The St. Francis School District should refuse to let the fears of a few people affect the education of all of us.”
High school senior Rowan told the St. Francis School Board, "The St. Francis School District should refuse to let the fears of a few people affect the education of all of us.”

