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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 1, 2022

When Release Conditions End in Unjust Confinement

One Native American woman’s experience with mandated drug treatment led to a horrifying series of events.
One Native American woman’s experience with mandated drug treatment led to a horrifying series of events.
The lock and bars of a prison cell are at the forefront, while a detainee, standing in an orange jumpsuit and with his tattooed arms crossed waits in a cell with other detainees.
The lock and bars of a prison cell are at the forefront, while a detainee, standing in an orange jumpsuit and with his tattooed arms crossed waits in a cell with other detainees.
Aug 31, 2022

From High School Activist to Full-Time Advocate

Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.
Henry Seaton is empowering trans people across Tennessee.
A portrait of Henry Seaton.
A portrait of Henry Seaton.
Aug 25, 2022

Ask an Expert: How to Connect With Hesitant Voters

Ahead of the midterm elections, Connie Jeung-Mills tells us how she motivates people to get to the polls and what fuels her activism.
Ahead of the midterm elections, Connie Jeung-Mills tells us how she motivates people to get to the polls and what fuels her activism.
Canvasser Ana M. Vigo, right, registers a woman, left, to vote as a male bystander looks on outside the Polk County Tax Collectors office in Davenport, Fla.
Canvasser Ana M. Vigo, right, registers a woman, left, to vote as a male bystander looks on outside the Polk County Tax Collectors office in Davenport, Fla.
Aug 18, 2022

Native Families' Right to Stay Together is at Stake at the Supreme Court

The Indian Child Welfare Act — a law that protects Native children from forced removal from their families, tribes, and culture — is currently under attack.
The Indian Child Welfare Act — a law that protects Native children from forced removal from their families, tribes, and culture — is currently under attack.
Children from the Zuni Pueblo lead the U.S. pledge of allegiance in the Zuni language in the New Mexico state Capitol in Santa Fe, N.M.
Children from the Zuni Pueblo lead the U.S. pledge of allegiance in the Zuni language in the New Mexico state Capitol in Santa Fe, N.M.
Aug 17, 2022

Ask the Experts: How to Inspire People to Vote for Their Values

Ahead of the midterm elections, People Power volunteer tells us how she motivates people to get to the polls and what fuels her activism.
Ahead of the midterm elections, People Power volunteer tells us how she motivates people to get to the polls and what fuels her activism.
Two smiling canvassers carrying voting information.
Two smiling canvassers carrying voting information.
Aug 12, 2022

To Fight a Stacked Federal Bench, the ACLU Goes to the States

As federal courts grow more hostile to civil rights and civil liberties, the ACLU turns to state courts — building on a century of experience.
As federal courts grow more hostile to civil rights and civil liberties, the ACLU turns to state courts — building on a century of experience.
Stars on the American flag.
Stars on the American flag.