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Judge Rules ACLU-MN'S Case Against MNDOC’S Lax Handling of COVID-19 Can Move Ahead

A judge just ruled that the ACLU of Minnesota’s lawsuit against MNDOC over its lax handling of COVID-19 can continue, and granted class action status.

April 1, 2021

Transgender Student Wins $300K Settlement over Discrimination by Anoka-Hennepin School District

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota, Gender Justice and Stinson LLP have won a $300,000 settlement and several reforms from the Anoka-Hennepin School District over its discrimination against a transgender student, Nick.

March 23, 2021

ACLU-MN Condemns Violence Against Asian Americans, Stands with Community

Following the murders of eight people – six of them Asian women – in Georgia last night, the ACLU of Minnesota has the following statement.

Statement from the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota Executive Director John Gordon:

March 17, 2021

Judge Rules ACLU-MN Protester Lawsuit Can Move Forward

People injured by police while peacefully protesting George Floyd’s murder will get their day in court. A federal judge ruled that the ACLU-MN's lawsuit filed on the protesters’ behalf can continue.

March 12, 2021

ACLU-MN Opposes Saint Paul Protest Ordinance

The ACLU of Minnesota opposes proposed Ordinance 21-6, which seeks to prohibit possession of certain items, and change other rules governing parades, races and public assemblies. As written, the ordinance will chill free speech and suppress public demonstration.

March 1, 2021

ACLU-MN Urges Respect, Space for Protester in Chauvin Trial Policing Plans

As the state and the city of Minneapolis plan for the trial of Derek Chauvin, the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota expects public officials and law enforcement to make space for protest and to ensure that protest rights are respected.

February 17, 2021