The fight for racial justice must take place across all sectors of society. What are local mechanisms for change when it comes to policing? Who is in control of police budgets? Who makes decisions about hiring and firing?
Have questions about how to be a voter? Wondering whether it’s safe to mail a ballot? Not sure if you can still vote in person?
Are you ready to be a voter? Good. Now we need you to take the next step and join our efforts to get out the vote in Minnesota.
After the murder of George Floyd, the movement to defund and/or abolish police gained greater attention and momentum. But what do these terms really mean? What vision of community does this movement support, and what systems can we change to improve policing here in St.
Do you or someone you know have a felony conviction, and you’re wondering about whether, where, and how you can vote in the upcoming election?
If you're stopped by police, it's important to know what to do. Join us for a special workshop to Know Your Rights with Ismael Dore, ACLU-MN community engagement associate, and David McKinney, ACLU-MN staff attorney.
Please join the ACLU of Minnesota, emcee and renowned gospel singer Jearlyn Steele, and our award winners as we celebrate these heroes who protect and advance civil liberties throughout Minnesota. The virtual event streams live on ACLU-MN's Facebook page and YouTube on July 16 at 4:30 p.m.
Join ACLU-MN Community Engagement Director Jana Kooren, ACLU Policing Policy Advisor Paige Fernandez and ACLU-MN Smart Justice Organizer Elizer Darris for a frank, in-depth look at the future of policing.
You can help hold government accountable by learning more about how to use open records laws. The free joint webinar by the ACLU-MN and MNCOGI is May 28 at 6 p.m.
RSVP with your name and contact information to mncogi@gmail.com.
We know you have questions about your rights and liberties during this frightening, frustrating time. That's why we created ACLU-MN Office Hours, a new virtual event that allows you to drop in and get your most pressing questions answered by one of our staff experts.