News & Commentary

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota sued the City of Saint Paul Wednesday in state court to get public data that officials have improperly withheld for more than 18 months.

Minnesota is one of more than 40 states across the country that suspends people’s driver’s licenses for outstanding tickets and fees, a practice that disproportionately harms low-income people. But the Minnesota Legislature may act to end this wealth-based penalty through HF 1061/SF 1376 this year. If it becomes law, more than 50,000 Minnesotans will have their licenses restored.

The Minnesota Legislature just passed its first committee deadline at midnight Friday, and that means we’re getting a better sense of what could make it to the floor for a vote.

The recipients of the annual Earl Larson and Changemaker Awards are challenging us to follow in their footsteps to fight for justice.

Forty percent of people in America live in a household with a gun. Minnesota law enforcement needs to update their policies, training, and tactics if they intend to police an increasingly armed society.

On Saturday, May 12, ACLU of Minnesota, NAACP, and UJAMAA Place coordinated a warrant resolution event with Ramsey County. During the event, 147 warrants were cleared and 50 other people met with a hearing officer to begin the process of getting their license back. The event was life-changing for many of the people who attended. 

Dakota County Sheriff agrees to stop its unlawful practice.

Disturbing police dash cam video from Minnesota shows an officer beating a motorist.  

In 2015 the ACLU released a study on low-level arrests in Minneapolis. We looked at arrest data from a 33-month period and found that one of the most common reasons for arrests was an outstanding warrant.