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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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Jan 7, 2022

The Biden Administration is on the Wrong Side in This Crucial Supreme Court Immigration Case

A case before the court will determine whether immigrants have access to a bond hearing to justify detention, and whether advocates can use a critical tool to bring them relief.
A case before the court will determine whether immigrants have access to a bond hearing to justify detention, and whether advocates can use a critical tool to bring them relief.
A group of signs on the ground protesting harmful immigration policies, some of which read “No Human Is Illegal,” and “Help Not Death.”
A group of signs on the ground protesting harmful immigration policies, some of which read “No Human Is Illegal,” and “Help Not Death.”
Jan 6, 2022

One Year Later, Our Democracy is Still in Crisis

Voter suppression is rearing its head at every turn.
Voter suppression is rearing its head at every turn.
A vividly colored sky behind Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
A vividly colored sky behind Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
Dec 23, 2021

Jury Convicts Kim Potter in Daunte Wright Killing

Police Practices

MINNEAPOLIS — A jury has found former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty of 1st-degree manslaughter and 2nd-degree manslaughter in the killing of Daunte Wright. 

MINNEAPOLIS — A jury has found former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter guilty of 1st-degree manslaughter and 2nd-degree manslaughter in the killing of Daunte Wright. 

The scene outside the courthouse after the verdict
The scene outside the courthouse after the verdict
Dec 22, 2021

As Omicron Surges, People in Jail and Detention are More Vulnerable Than Ever

The situation is dire, but you can take action in your own community to help protect incarcerated people.
The situation is dire, but you can take action in your own community to help protect incarcerated people.
The view of a housing unit at a correctional institution in Pennsylvania.
The view of a housing unit at a correctional institution in Pennsylvania.
Dec 22, 2021

Counting Down the Top 10 of 2021

The ACLU of Minnesota fights for civil liberties throughout the state and across the issues that impact our lives. As another year comes to a close, celebrate with us as we reflect on our biggest victories of...
The ACLU of Minnesota fights for civil liberties throughout the state and across the issues that impact our lives. As another year comes to a close, celebrate with us as we reflect on our biggest victories of...
ACLU-MN Top 10 Victories in 2021
ACLU-MN Top 10 Victories in 2021
Dec 21, 2021

Timeline: How Law Enforcement Fueled Violence in Kenosha

An ACLU investigation illustrates how law enforcement failed to protect protesters and amplified tensions on August 25, 2020.
An ACLU investigation illustrates how law enforcement failed to protect protesters and amplified tensions on August 25, 2020.
A collage of sheriff images at protests and text message evidence from the night of the 2020 Kenosha protests.
A collage of sheriff images at protests and text message evidence from the night of the 2020 Kenosha protests.