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.”
As a leading civil rights organization in the land of 10,000 lakes, we at the ACLU of Minnesota believe it is our duty to keep the public informed about the state of their civil liberties. The work we do at the legislature, in the courts, and in our communities is important, but there is no better defender of civil rights than a public that is informed and engaged.
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Mar 7, 2023
Biden Can Expand Voting Access Through His Executive Order
On the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.
On the 58th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, there’s still more work to be done to expand voting access.
Mar 3, 2023
Child Labor Investigation Reveals Immigration Policy Changes We Need Now
The New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
The New York Times uncovered how labor protections are failing migrant children — and reminds us that we need big policy solutions.
Feb 13, 2023
How to Pump the Brakes on Your Police Department’s Use of Flock’s Mass Surveillance License Plate Readers
Even if you can’t stop Flock’s use entirely, you can still help protect civil liberties in your community.
Even if you can’t stop Flock’s use entirely, you can still help protect civil liberties in your community.
Feb 10, 2023
What to Know About the Abortion Case that Could Ban Mifepristone
A baseless lawsuit targeting mifepristone could effectively ban the most commonly used method of abortion — very soon.
A baseless lawsuit targeting mifepristone could effectively ban the most commonly used method of abortion — very soon.
Feb 8, 2023
Making Black History, Building Black Futures
As we honor leaders in Black history this month, the battles they lead for civil rights may seem like relics of a past era. But there is more progress to be made to achieve systemic equality for Black...
As we honor leaders in Black history this month, the battles they lead for civil rights may seem like relics of a past era. But there is more progress to be made to achieve systemic equality for Black...
Feb 1, 2023
Making Black History, Building Black Futures
The battle for civil rights continues to this day. Here are some of the Black leaders who laid the groundwork — and those carrying the fight for true equality into the future.
The battle for civil rights continues to this day. Here are some of the Black leaders who laid the groundwork — and those carrying the fight for true equality into the future.