The ACLU of Minnesota and our national office have been hard at work analyzing election scenarios and potential impacts on civil liberties. As part of this work the ACLU-MN has been meeting with state elected officials to strengthen Minnesota’s firewall against civil rights violations and remind our leaders of the unique position the ACLU-MN can and does play in this work.
In order to reach the most Minnesotans to best ensure our civil freedoms are protected this November and beyond, we need everyone's help. Below is a list of ways the ACLU-MN, volunteers and community partners are working to defend democracy in Minnesota and beyond. This is also an invitation to you to join us in this crucial work.
The ACLU-MN is working with partner organizations to support non-partisan election protection that provides the first line of defense against restrictive election day practices, changes to polling locations or procedures, or anything else that could prevent a citizen from voting. Activities include:
- Poll monitoring, including mobile and roving monitor teams
- Staffing a rapid response hotline with volunteer election attorneys. Individuals in need of immediate support can call 866-OUR-VOTE
More information and register to become an election protection volunteer
*NOTE: Events will continue to be added as they are scheduled
Bemidji Day of Action
Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 a.m. -- 5 p.m.
The ACLU-MN will be co-hosting a community voter rally in Bemidji alongside the Regional Native Defense Public Corporation and representatives from Red Lake, Leech Lake, and White Earth.
The event will focus on issues facing Indigenous voters in Northern Minnesota and particularly on the impact of Restore the Vote for Native voters. Programming will include four breakout sessions, a plenary session with elected officials, resource tabling, and performances by Indigenous drummers and hip-hop artist/elected official Maria Isa.
Lunch will be provided.
Pints and Politics: Get Out the Vote
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5-7 p.m.
Urban Growler, 2325 Endicott St, St Paul
The ACLU-MN will be hosting a Get Out the Vote event at the Urban Growler. RSVP to Hailey to get a free drink ticket!
Digital advocacy is one of the easiest ways to reach people and remind them to vote. Leading up to Tuesday, Nov. 5, the ACLU-MN will post factual, non-partisan information about voting on all of our social platforms. Help up increase our reach by liking, commenting on, and sharing our posts.
Facebook: facebook.com/aclumn
Instagram: instagram.com/aclumn
Twitter (X): twitter.com/ACLUMN
TikTok: tiktok.com/@aclumn
Whether you're voting in-person or by mail, you have rights. Learn about your voting rights at the links below.
Reclaim the vote: voting with a felony conviction
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