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ACLU-MN Opens Investigation of Tarek Academy

After receiving complaints that Tarek ibn Ziyad Academy in Inver Grove Heights is violating the Establishment Clause the ACLU-MN sent a letter to the academy questioning their practices.

April 4, 2008

ACLU-MN disappointed in House vote on Photo Cop

The ACLU of Minnesota expressed disappointment in the Minnesota's state House of Representatives today after they voted today to pass House File 3863 which would legalize the use of "Photo Cop" cameras to police intersections.

March 18, 2008

CLU-MN cooperating attorney wins award

ACLU-MN cooperating attorney Tim Branson of Dorsey & Whitney, LLP was honored with Minnesota Lawyer's prestigious Attorney of the Year award for 2007.

March 7, 2008

ACLU-MN supports Senator Craig in his appeal

The American Civil Liberties Union supports Senator Larry Craig’s attempt to have his guilty plea withdrawn because the Minnesota law under which he was arrested is unconstitutionally broad.

February 20, 2008

ACLU-MN agrees to represent embattled Mounds View School Board Member

The ACLU-MN has agreed to represent newly elected Mounds View School Board Member Susan Murphy in her conflict of interest case which threatens her position on the school board. Murphy faces removal from the board because her husband is a union custodian in the school district.

January 18, 2008