ACLU-MN SUES ON BEHALF OF MAN WRONGFULLY ARRESTED IN WILLMAR
The ACLU of Minnesota filed a lawsuit on behalf of Derrick Gilbert, who was unlawfully arrested by Willmar police in a classic case of “walking while Black.”
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St. Paul, Minn, - The American Civil Liberties Union has released data that shows dramatic racial disparities in the Minneapolis Police Department's arrest rates for a number of low-level non-violent offenses from 2004 – 2012.
The American Civil Liberties Union supports Minnesota State High School League's move to ensure school activities are inclusive for transgender students.
Contact: Charles Samuelson, ACLU-MN Executive Director, 612-710-9948
On September 18th, a number of Minneapolis city council members hosted a community listening session about the Minneapolis Police Department. The event was moderated by Professor Nekima Levy-Pounds.