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May 23, 2022
Bill Championed by ACLU-MN to Protect Student Privacy Becomes Law
The ACLU of Minnesota just won a significant victory against surveillance of Minnesota students and their families. And our volunteers helped make it possible.
Jan 07, 2019
Appeals court overturns conviction of peaceful I-94 protester
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday overturned the conviction of a man who peacefully protested against police violence on I-94, following the shooting death of Philando Castile.
May 16, 2018
Dear Governor Dayton: Veto the HF 390 Anti-Protest Bill
On May 15, 2018, the ACLU of Minnesota submitted a letter to Governor Mark Dayton urging him to veto HF 390, an anti-protest bill passed by the Minnesota legislature this month. The anti-protest bill would increase penalties for protesters that block a highway, public transit, or airport access.
May 11, 2018
Jeffrey Berger was Criminalized for Exercising His First Amendment Rights. He’s Fighting Back.
When Jeffrey marched onto I-94, he was marching for justice. Instead, he and 46 other people were criminalized for exercising their right to protest.
By Jeffrey Berger, Aliya Khan
Jan 29, 2018
Protests Don't Just Belong in the Streets. They Can Be In Stadiums, Too.
Our history is shaped by the fundamental right to protest—and athletes and fans are a part of that history.
By Aliya Khan
Jan 17, 2018
When Free Speech and Voting Rights intersect
ACLU of Minnesota fights for First Amendment rights at the U.S. Supreme Court.
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