Legislation

Limits law enforcement's authority to arrest individuals attending court proceedings.

This bill codifies in state law the right to free public education regardless of a child's immigration or citizenship status.

The ACLU of Minnesota supports SF 3616, which proposes limits on immigration officials accessing childcare centers.

The STAR Act prohibits Minnesota law enforcement from using state resources for federal immigration enforcement. It would bar prisons and jails from contracting with ICE to hold immigrants for possible deportation. Currently, there are three county jails in Minnesota that detain individuals for ICE: Freeborn, Kandiyohi, and Sherburne. Many immigrants, particularly those who are undocumented, avoid reporting crimes, cooperating with investigations, or seeking emergency services due to fear of detainment or even deportation for doing so. The ACLU-MN will work with the NorthStar Coalition to pass this bill.

Establishes a civil cause of action against any person who violates another person's right under the United States Constitution or the Minnesota Constitution.

Clarification on law enforcement mask ban.