Fighting for Civil Liberties for 70 Years

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Minnesota Election Action Plan

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Meet our Smart Justice Fellows

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ACLU-MN Wins Nearly $1 Million Settlement for Journalists

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Justice for George Floyd & Daunte Wright

ACLU-MN Releases Firewall for Freedom Immediate Priorities

The ACLU of Minnesota is calling for Minnesota government leaders to act now to strengthen protections against attempted civil liberties violations within the state.

ACLU of Minnesota statement on election of Donald Trump

The Associated Press called the 2024 presidential election for Donald Trump. Deepinder Mayell, Executive Director of the ACLU of Minnesota, released the following statement in response.

Three Ways the ACLU is Protecting Our Right Vote

Less than two weeks before Election Day, the ACLU is in the courts and in communities fighting for increased access to the ballot for all eligible voters.

Appeals Court Reinstates Muslim Americans’ Lawsuit Challenging Discriminatory Questioning by U.S. Border Officers

This questioning is part of a broader decades-long problem of border officers targeting Muslim American travelers because of their religion

September 18, 2024

ACLU-MN Sends Letter to Colleges Emphasizing Their Duty to Protect Free Speech

The ACLU of Minnesota sent an open letter to leaders of colleges and universities throughout the state on Monday, Sept. 16, to remind them that they have a duty to ensure their campuses protect free speech...

September 12, 2024

AG Ellison: Address Housing Ordinances That Target Marginalized Groups

The ACLU, ACLU of Minnesota, and civil rights and criminal justice organizations sent a letter to the office of Attorney General Keith Ellison today, urging him to issue guidance to local municipalities on...