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Jul 1, 2022

My View from the Frontlines of Abortion Access

As a clinic escort, I want people seeking abortion care to know we aren’t going anywhere.
As a clinic escort, I want people seeking abortion care to know we aren’t going anywhere.
A close-up of Mariceli Alegria who's wearing a rainbow facemask with the printed words "Clinic Escort".
A close-up of Mariceli Alegria who's wearing a rainbow facemask with the printed words "Clinic Escort".
Jun 27, 2022

Four Things to Know About the Supreme Court's Ruling in Egbert v. Boule

The Supreme Court's ruling in Egbert v. Boule is a blow to federal police accountability, but border residents still have rights.
The Supreme Court's ruling in Egbert v. Boule is a blow to federal police accountability, but border residents still have rights.
A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle sits parked in front of a crowd of people peering through the U.S.-Mexico border fence in San Diego.
A U.S. Border Patrol vehicle sits parked in front of a crowd of people peering through the U.S.-Mexico border fence in San Diego.
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
roe is gone
roe is gone
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.
Pro-abortion signage in front of the Supreme Court.
Pro-abortion signage in front of the Supreme Court.
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.
A close shot of a police officer putting handcuffs on someone.
A close shot of a police officer putting handcuffs on someone.
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.
Two detainees seen waiting through a window behind closed doors.
Two detainees seen waiting through a window behind closed doors.