Press Releases

If you are a member of the media, please contact Rachel Fergus, Communications Associate at rfergus@aclu-mn.org. Join our press release list by sending your name, media outlet, email address and phone number to rfergus@aclu-mn.org with the subject line “Press Release List.”

ACLU-MN Statement in Response to U of M Protests

The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities deployed university police this week to arrest nine pro-Palestine demonstrators. Hundreds of students staged a walkout in response to the arrests. 

Goyette Lawsuit Against MPD, Hennepin County Sheriff for Attacking Journalists Headed for Trial 

The lawsuit against the city of Minneapolis and Hennepin County Sheriff over law enforcement’s attacks on journalists will move toward trial, under a federal judge’s ruling Tuesday afternoon. 

ACLU-MN statement on settlement with former MPD union head Bob Kroll

Plaintiffs represented by the ACLU of Minnesota have reached a settlement with former MPD union head and Lt. Bob Kroll over his role in the police violence against demonstrators during the George Floyd protests.

ACLU-MN Reacts to Shameful SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a shameful ruling today overturning Roe v. Wade — the landmark decision recognizing the constitutional right to abortion nearly 50 years ago.

Protecting the privacy of kids’ educational data just became law 

A bill championed by the ACLU of Minnesota to protect students and their families from surveillance by their public schools just became law. 

ACLU-MN Wins $825,000 Settlement, Reforms to End Minnesota State Patrol Attacks on Journalists

A federal judge has approved a permanent injunction that will prohibit Minnesota State Patrol from attacking or arresting journalists, as part of a settlement agreement between journalists and the MSP that includes $825,000 for journalists who were attacked and injured, plus numerous reforms.