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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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Dec 20, 2021

After 35 years, Congress Should Finally End the Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine

Over the years, this sentencing disparity has become emblematic of both the ineffectiveness of reactionary criminal justice policy and the racial disparities existing in our criminal justice system.
Over the years, this sentencing disparity has become emblematic of both the ineffectiveness of reactionary criminal justice policy and the racial disparities existing in our criminal justice system.
A gavel in a courtroom setting.
A gavel in a courtroom setting.
Dec 17, 2021

New Guidance Fails to Stop Mistreatment of Pregnant People and Their Children in Detention

Bassinets and snacks don't make the detention of pregnant, postpartum, nursing people, and their newborns any less inhumane.
Bassinets and snacks don't make the detention of pregnant, postpartum, nursing people, and their newborns any less inhumane.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection vehicle is seen next to migrants after they were detained and taken into custody.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection vehicle is seen next to migrants after they were detained and taken into custody.
Dec 16, 2021

In 2021, Our Fight for LGBTQ Rights Moved to the States

2021 saw a record number of attacks on LGBTQ rights in state legislatures — most aimed at trans youth. We’re fighting back in courts and communities around the nation.
2021 saw a record number of attacks on LGBTQ rights in state legislatures — most aimed at trans youth. We’re fighting back in courts and communities around the nation.
Protestor holds sign reading “Trans People Belong In SD” during trans rights rally.
Protestor holds sign reading “Trans People Belong In SD” during trans rights rally.
Dec 15, 2021

Surreal Stingray Secrecy: Uncovering the FBI’s Surveillance Tech Secrecy Agreements

The public has a right to know whether the FBI is forcing law enforcement agencies to keep information on invasive surveillance technology a secret.
The public has a right to know whether the FBI is forcing law enforcement agencies to keep information on invasive surveillance technology a secret.
A member of the FBI enters a residence.
A member of the FBI enters a residence.
Dec 2, 2021

ACLU-MN Argues before MN Supreme Court to Restore Voting Rights

ACLU-MN alongside ACLU and Faegre Drinker argued a landmark voting rights case before the Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday. The case, Schroeder v. Minnesota Secretary of State, if successful, would restore...
ACLU-MN alongside ACLU and Faegre Drinker argued a landmark voting rights case before the Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday. The case, Schroeder v. Minnesota Secretary of State, if successful, would restore...
Photo of ACLU-MN attorneys and clients in front of the main entrance to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Photo of ACLU-MN attorneys and clients in front of the main entrance to the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Dec 2, 2021

Three Reasons Why Congress Must Pass the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Now

Workers still are routinely denied the temporary job changes they need to have healthy pregnancies — but a bipartisan bill is poised to provide millions of workers with these protections.
Workers still are routinely denied the temporary job changes they need to have healthy pregnancies — but a bipartisan bill is poised to provide millions of workers with these protections.
Pregnant woman working at the office
Pregnant woman working at the office