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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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Sep 29, 2022

Five Things to Know About the Right to Seek Asylum

Although our laws provide a clear right for people fleeing persecution to seek asylum in the United States, anti-immigration lawmakers have purposefully sown confusion about the law and what is needed to...
Although our laws provide a clear right for people fleeing persecution to seek asylum in the United States, anti-immigration lawmakers have purposefully sown confusion about the law and what is needed to...
The U.S.-Mexico border.
The U.S.-Mexico border.
Sep 29, 2022

Three People Share How Ankle Monitoring Devices Fail, Harm, and Stigmatize

Electronic monitoring typically uses GPS tracking systems in devices referred to as ankle bracelets, ankle shackles, or tethers to record the location of their wearers. This includes people awaiting trial,...
Electronic monitoring typically uses GPS tracking systems in devices referred to as ankle bracelets, ankle shackles, or tethers to record the location of their wearers. This includes people awaiting trial,...
A woman pulls up her pant leg and shows her ankle monitor.
A woman pulls up her pant leg and shows her ankle monitor.
Sep 28, 2022

How to Navigate Mental Health Apps That May Share Your Data

As period-tracking apps draw scrutiny, we should also consider how a broader array of health apps may intrude on our privacy.
As period-tracking apps draw scrutiny, we should also consider how a broader array of health apps may intrude on our privacy.
Image of Talkspace app on a smartphone on a white background.
Image of Talkspace app on a smartphone on a white background.
Sep 20, 2022

National Voter Registration Day is Today: Here’s What You Need to Know

When every eligible person can register and vote, the promise of democracy becomes more real for all of us.
When every eligible person can register and vote, the promise of democracy becomes more real for all of us.
A sign reading "Register to Vote Here" next to an American flag.
A sign reading "Register to Vote Here" next to an American flag.
Sep 19, 2022

How to Start a Banned Book Club

Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
Ella Scott, student and co-founder of her high school’s Banned Book Club, tells us what inspired her to take action and shares advice on how to combat book bans in your own school.
A group of students reading around a desk.
A group of students reading around a desk.
Sep 12, 2022

Despite Backlash, Voters and Lawmakers Continue to Choose Criminal Justice Reform

National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country.
Shelby County Court
Shelby County Court