Past Events

Understanding the Defund/Abolish Movement

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.

September 24, 2020

What If I'm Stopped by Police?

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.

July 24, 2020 to
July 25, 2020

2020 ACLU-MN Virtual Liberty Awards

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.

July 16, 2020

Future of Policing

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.

June 12, 2020

Real Justice Demands Smart Justice

Imagine being behind bars right now because you can’t afford bail or had to drive on a suspended license to get to your job. Overcrowding in jails and prisons means that you're likely double or triple bunked, with shared access to showers, phones, vending machines and other facilities.

May 13, 2020 to
May 14, 2020

Office Hours with ACLU-MN Attorneys Ian Bratlie & Paul Dimick

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.

May 14, 2020