ACLU-MN Sues Saint Paul to Demand Police Transparency

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.

Text: "Call on these officials to be transparent and release this public data." Contact info: Chief of Police Todd Axtell (651.266.5588), Mayor Melvin Carter (651-266-8510), Council President Brendmoen (651-266-8650)

ACLU Sues to Restore Voting Rights in Minnesota

SAINT PAUL — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today to restore voting rights to tens of thousands of Minnesotans.

Dark pink background with diagonal navy blue banners reading: "Let People Vote"

ACLU-MN Sues City of Worthington Again Over Police Brutality

The ACLU of Minnesota is suing the City of Worthington and Worthington Police Department over an alleged assault by police that put the victim in intensive care for five days, requiring multiple surgeries.

Breaking: We just filed a lawsuit over an assault by Worthington police

Event Resolves Youth Warrants, Builds Trust

The teen saw the event advertised on the local news and on social media, but it took a personal nudge to get her through the doors of Juvenile Warrant Forgiveness Day.

A team of volunteers outside the event displays their yellow event t-shirts which read: "Juvenile Warrant Forgiveness Day: Ask me for help"

Interference in our elections by other governments is misunderstood

By Communications Intern Jenny Portis

Privacy specialist Bruce Schneier delivers a talk to a small crowd, who listen intently

Court of Appeals Rules for ACLU-MN clients, against Nobles County and DOJ

The Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday in favor of the ACLU-MN’s argument that local law enforcement does not have the authority to detain people for ICE.

Appeals Court Rules for ACLU-MN Plaintiff to Halt ICE Holds

U.S. Born Veteran Happy, Relieved to Be Declared Citizen

UPDATE, 8/1/19: Mark Esqueda finally got his passport!

Mark Esqueda with his new passport

ACLU-MN Argues Against Immigrant Detention

By Communications Intern Jenny Portis

ACLU at Minnesota Court of Appeals

If ICE Comes Calling, Know Your Rights

UPDATED Feb. 21, 2020, with information in Hmong.

ICE DETAINS SOMEONE