Events

Upcoming & Ongoing Events


Event | Virtual
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School Board Watch: Back to School Town Hall

It's September, and that means that students and teachers are back in the classroom. Join the ACLU of Minnesota on Tuesday, September 22 at 6 PM CT for a virtual School Board Watch town hall! In this month's town hall, we’ll cover know-your-rights information, how to identify good policies for school districts, and how to document and report possible civil liberties issues. You'll hear from ACLU-MN experts and community leaders about how you can support the work of school leaders by becoming engaged advocates.
Sep 22, 2026 | 6:00 PM (CT)
Event | In-Person
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Screening of "Minority Report"

On Thursday, Sept. 24, the ACLU of Minnesota will host a free screening of "Minority Report," a 2002 Tom Cruise film shows the pitfalls of surveillance states. After the screening, ACLU-MN staff members will speak about the movie and the implications of surveillance in 2026. The conversation will also cover the work the ACLU-MN has done — and will do — to rein-in the use of Automatic License Plater Readers, and how you can get involved. Registration is required.
Sep 24, 2026 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-Person
Evening of Dissent: Make It Count on October 7, 2026 Foreground image of the statue of liberty surrounded by silhouettes holding up protest signs that read "ICE OUT", "END 287(G)", "VOTE", "WE THE PEOPLE", and "DEFEND DEMOCRACY"

2026 Evening of Dissent: Make it Count

Register to attend our annual fundraiser, Evening of Dissent: Make it Count! Join ACLU-MN staff and supporters as we look back on a pivotal year, celebrate our victories, and preview the work ahead.
Oct 07, 2026 | 5:00 PM (CT)

Past Events


Event | In-Person
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4th Amendment in Peril: Surveillance and the Constitution

Nov 13, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-Person
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Federal Troop Deployment - Update

Oct 23, 2025 | 7:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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Our Voices Restored

Oct 11, 2025 | 11:00 AM
Event | In-Person
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Back to School Town Hall

Oct 09, 2025 | 6:30 PM
Event | In-Person
Evening of Dissent: Power Back to the People

Evening of Dissent: Power (Back) to the People 2025

Join us for our first, Evening of Dissent: Power (Back) to the People! Learn about the critical work we are doing to defend and uphold the rights of people living in our state and across the country. For today and the future.
Oct 08, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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North Star Talk - Rochester

Sep 30, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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North Star Talk - Duluth

Sep 23, 2025 | 5:00 PM
Event | In-Person
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ACLU of Minnesota at the State Fair

Aug 29, 2025 | 9:00 AM
Event | In-Person
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North Star Talk - Twin Cities

Aug 27, 2025 | 5:00 PM