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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

New Polling Shows Broad Majority of Minneapolis Residents Favor 2020 Charter Change, As Commission Approaches Decision Deadline

A new poll study found that 61% of Minneapolis voters, including leaners, are prepared to vote ‘yes’ on the city charter change to create a “Community Safety and Violence Prevention Department,” with only 32% in opposition.

ACLU-MN Files Class Action for Protesters Injured During George Floyd Protests

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and Fish & Richardson filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of protesters who were injured during peaceful demonstrations over the murder of George Floyd.