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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 26, 2024

What’s Hiding in the Immigration & Border Deal? More Mass Surveillance

Congress is considering expanding a harmful surveillance program. A second Trump presidency could make those risks even more severe.
Congress is considering expanding a harmful surveillance program. A second Trump presidency could make those risks even more severe.
A uniformed individual in front of a portion of U.S., Mexico border wall.
A uniformed individual in front of a portion of U.S., Mexico border wall.
Jan 12, 2024

Government Agencies Shouldn't Be Allowed to Destroy Their Paper Trail of Medical Abuse and Neglect

Customs and Border Protection's request to destroy certain medical records will hinder oversight and obscure serious violations.
Customs and Border Protection's request to destroy certain medical records will hinder oversight and obscure serious violations.
US Customs and Border Protection building facade.
US Customs and Border Protection building facade.
Jan 8, 2024

The Supreme Court Must Allow U.S. Citizens to Challenge Placement on No Fly List

Americans wrongly placed on this harmful and discriminatory list deserve their day in court.
Americans wrongly placed on this harmful and discriminatory list deserve their day in court.
A flying plane.
A flying plane.
Dec 21, 2023

Looking to the Future: 2024 at the ACLU

We will always advocate for civil liberties — next year will be no different.
We will always advocate for civil liberties — next year will be no different.
Someone holding a sign that says The Fight Is Far From Finished.
Someone holding a sign that says The Fight Is Far From Finished.
Dec 12, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission Must Investigate Meta and X for Complicity with Government Surveillance

These platforms promised to protect their users. Are they?
These platforms promised to protect their users. Are they?
Logos of the social media platforms X and Meta.
Logos of the social media platforms X and Meta.
Dec 8, 2023

ACLU Wins: 8 Victories We Celebrated in 2023

The ACLU spent another year fighting tirelessly for your civil liberties — and saw reasons to celebrate along the way.
The ACLU spent another year fighting tirelessly for your civil liberties — and saw reasons to celebrate along the way.
An image with various civil liberties-related graphics.
An image with various civil liberties-related graphics.