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As a leading civil rights organization in the land of 10,000 lakes, we at the ACLU of Minnesota believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.

 

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Aug 11, 2022

Midterm Elections: How These Offices Impact Your Rights

Elected officials don’t have the final say when it comes to our rights — we do. Let the ACLU help you step into your power at the ballot box!
Elected officials don’t have the final say when it comes to our rights — we do. Let the ACLU help you step into your power at the ballot box!
"Vote Your Values, Fight for Your Rights" appearing on a blue background containing red and gold stars, red arrows, fill-in bubbles, the Capitol building, and other symbols related to voting.
"Vote Your Values, Fight for Your Rights" appearing on a blue background containing red and gold stars, red arrows, fill-in bubbles, the Capitol building, and other symbols related to voting.
Aug 5, 2022

Fifty-Seven Years After its Enactment, the Voting Rights Act is in Peril

On this anniversary of the VRA, the fight to secure the right to vote faces its greatest battles in over a generation.
On this anniversary of the VRA, the fight to secure the right to vote faces its greatest battles in over a generation.
An African-American woman dropping their ballot off during early voting in Athens, Ga.
An African-American woman dropping their ballot off during early voting in Athens, Ga.
Jul 18, 2022

New Records Detail DHS Purchase and Use of Vast Quantities of Cell Phone Location Data

Thousands of previously unreleased records illustrate how government agencies sidestep our Fourth Amendment rights.
Thousands of previously unreleased records illustrate how government agencies sidestep our Fourth Amendment rights.
A photo of three cell phone towers in front of a sunset.
A photo of three cell phone towers in front of a sunset.
Jul 12, 2022

Victims of Discrimination Have No Path to Justice Following Supreme Court Decision

The egregious decision leaves little recourse for those who endure discrimination on the basis of race, sex, and disability.
The egregious decision leaves little recourse for those who endure discrimination on the basis of race, sex, and disability.
Standing beyond security gates that have signs reading "Area Closed", several people stare at the Supreme Court building.
Standing beyond security gates that have signs reading "Area Closed", several people stare at the Supreme Court building.
Jul 7, 2022

Your Abortions. Your Voices. Your Stories. | American Civil Liberties Union

People who have had abortions share how abortion access changed their lives for the better.
People who have had abortions share how abortion access changed their lives for the better.
A collage of images of abortion activists who contributed their quotes.
A collage of images of abortion activists who contributed their quotes.
Jul 6, 2022

The Supreme Court Benches the Separation of Church and State

The court has adopted an approach that would see the lines between church and state hopelessly blurred, if not eliminated altogether.
The court has adopted an approach that would see the lines between church and state hopelessly blurred, if not eliminated altogether.
A protestor holds a sign reading "Keep Your Religion Out of My Government" during a rally at Memorial Park in Danville, Pennsylvania.
A protestor holds a sign reading "Keep Your Religion Out of My Government" during a rally at Memorial Park in Danville, Pennsylvania.