Press Releases

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President Obama’s announcement on immigration reform is good news for Minnesota families

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 21, 2014

Contact: Jana Kooren, jkooren@aclu-mn.org, 651.645.4097 x123, 651.485.5925 (c)

October 28, 2014

ACLU Releases Data Showing Racial Disparities in Low Level Arrests in Minneapolis

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.

October 27, 2014

ACLU-MN has concerns with Minnesota’s new Ebola policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27, 2014
Contact: Jana Kooren, jkooren@aclu-mn.org, 651.645.4097 x123, 651.485.5925 (c)

October 1, 2014

Students should be treated fairly and allowed to play on the team that matches their gender identity

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

October 1, 2015
For Immediate Release

September 19, 2014

Minneapolis Police Chief cancels public appearance at listening session on Minneapolis Police

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.

August 20, 2014

Minnesota Supreme Court reins in policing for profit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 12, 2014