Press Releases

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Nov 03, 2020

ACLU-MN Mobilizes to Protect Voting Rights, Election Results

The ACLU of Minnesota is taking concerted action today to protect voting rights and ensure every vote is counted, and to reassure Minnesotans that delayed results are not a cause for alarm. 
Issue Areas: Voting Rights
Oct 22, 2020

ACLU-MN Files Lawsuit to Protect People in Minnesota Prisons from COVID-19

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed a class action lawsuit to force the Minnesota Department of Corrections to protect people in its custody from COVID-19.
Issue Areas: Prisoner Rights
Court Cases: Foster et al. v. Minnesota Department of Corrections et al.
Oct 22, 2020

Statement: Response to Judge Cahill Ruling in George Floyd Case

Hennepin County District Judge Peter Cahill today rejected attempts by Derek Chauvin and other former Minneapolis police officers to walk away from the criminal charges against them.
Oct 19, 2020

Minneapolis, Parks Sued to Stop Homeless Encampment Sweeps

Seven homeless individuals who were evicted from their homes in city parks and saw their property destroyed filed a class action lawsuit in federal district court.