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The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and Fish & Richardson filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of protesters who were injured during peaceful demonstrations over the murder of George Floyd.
At a time when police violence is front and center and protesters are taking to the streets to demand justice and equity for Black lives, the ACLU-MN is expanding its popular annual awards program to recognize more of the heroes who fight to protect and advance civil liberties.
The Minneapolis City Council took a crucial first step Friday toward divesting some of the huge costs now being used for police services and re-investing that money in programs that serve the entire community.
Several members of the Minneapolis City Council said today that they will vote to disband the Minneapolis Police Department and find community-based alternatives. They have a veto-proof majority.
ST. PAUL, Minn.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota and Legal Rights Center are grateful to Attorney General Keith Ellison for filing stronger and legally justified charges against former officer Derek Chauvin, and for bringing charges against all of the officers involved in the mur