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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Jun 24, 2022
Mourning the end of Roe
The ACLU-MN will keep fighting for reproductive freedom. Our bodies belong to us. Not the government.
By Deepinder Singh Mayell
The ACLU-MN will keep fighting for reproductive freedom. Our bodies belong to us. Not the government.
By Deepinder Singh Mayell
Jun 24, 2022
With Roe Overturned, What Comes Next for Abortion Rights?
The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.
The impact of the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade will be devastating. Here’s what comes next.
Jun 23, 2022
Supreme Court Ruling Rejects the Promise of Miranda Rights
While the decision in Vega v. Tekoh doesn’t reduce the obligation of police to issue Miranda warnings, it eliminates a critical avenue for justice.
While the decision in Vega v. Tekoh doesn’t reduce the obligation of police to issue Miranda warnings, it eliminates a critical avenue for justice.
Jun 22, 2022
Without Access to Counsel, Detained Immigrants Face Increased Risks of Prolonged Detention and Unlawful Deportation
A new ACLU report reveals that detained immigrants at ICE detention facilities nationwide face pervasive barriers to accessing counsel.
A new ACLU report reveals that detained immigrants at ICE detention facilities nationwide face pervasive barriers to accessing counsel.
Jun 17, 2022
The Liberating Truth About Juneteenth
As we celebrate Juneteenth, let’s remember exactly what we are celebrating, and why.
As we celebrate Juneteenth, let’s remember exactly what we are celebrating, and why.
Jun 9, 2022
How ICE Sidesteps the Law to Find and Deport People
A new report documents data sharing between local jails and LexisNexis, enabling deportation to continue even in sanctuary cities and states.
A new report documents data sharing between local jails and LexisNexis, enabling deportation to continue even in sanctuary cities and states.