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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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Dec 22, 2022

2022 in Review: How We Showed Up to Protect Abortion Access

Restricting abortion access threatens everyone’s rights and freedoms nationwide — but in 2022, we fought for reproductive rights at every turn.
Restricting abortion access threatens everyone’s rights and freedoms nationwide — but in 2022, we fought for reproductive rights at every turn.
A person holding up a sign saying "Abortion is Our Right."
A person holding up a sign saying "Abortion is Our Right."
Dec 15, 2022

End of Year Pop Quiz: How We Showed Up for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in 2022

As the year comes to a close, revisit the many ways we fought to protect your civil liberties.
As the year comes to a close, revisit the many ways we fought to protect your civil liberties.
A collage that includes graphics of the Supreme Court, a gavel, and a blow horn.
A collage that includes graphics of the Supreme Court, a gavel, and a blow horn.
Dec 13, 2022

10 Ways the ACLU and Our Supporters Showed Up in 2022

Whether we're fighting for voting rights or reproductive rights, the ACLU shows up to fight for everyone’s rights and freedoms nationwide.
Whether we're fighting for voting rights or reproductive rights, the ACLU shows up to fight for everyone’s rights and freedoms nationwide.
A group of people holding reproductive rights signs in front of the Capitol Building.
A group of people holding reproductive rights signs in front of the Capitol Building.
Dec 6, 2022

The Federal Government Should Not Waste the Opportunity to Address Algorithmic Discrimination

The Federal Trade Commission should adopt binding rules to identify and prevent algorithmic discrimination.
The Federal Trade Commission should adopt binding rules to identify and prevent algorithmic discrimination.
The Federal Trade Commission building in Washington.
The Federal Trade Commission building in Washington.
Dec 6, 2022

Explaining Moore v. Harper, the Supreme Court Case That Could Upend Democracy

North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional limits.
North Carolina legislators are asking the court to grant them unfettered power to set rules for voting and elections, without state constitutional limits.
An elected official reviews a map of North Carolina districts at select committee meeting on redistricting.
An elected official reviews a map of North Carolina districts at select committee meeting on redistricting.
Dec 5, 2022

What the 2022 Midterms Taught Us About Immigration Reform

Immigrants’ rights victories show bipartisan progress is possible.
Immigrants’ rights victories show bipartisan progress is possible.
A group of immigration reform demonstrators with a sign that says "Immigration Reform Now."
A group of immigration reform demonstrators with a sign that says "Immigration Reform Now."