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.”

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.
Sep 17, 2020

Minnesota Will Mail Absentee Ballot Applications to Registered Voters Due to COVID-19

The state of Minnesota has agreed to mail absentee ballot applications to registered voters for the November general election due to COVID-19, in response to an ACLU lawsuit.
Issue Areas: Voting Rights