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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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Nov 13, 2023

Test Your Knowledge: What Rights Do Students Have at School?

Here’s how and when students’ rights are protected on campus.
Here’s how and when students’ rights are protected on campus.
A graphic of a woman holding a megaphone with rulers on her righthand side.
A graphic of a woman holding a megaphone with rulers on her righthand side.
Nov 2, 2023

'We Drive Because We Must’

Undocumented Minnesotans can now obtain a driver’s license, but the process can be complicated.

By Rachel Fergus

Undocumented Minnesotans can now obtain a driver’s license, but the process can be complicated.

By Rachel Fergus
Photo of wheel and dashboard
Photo of wheel and dashboard
Oct 19, 2023

Taking Action to Stop Police Sexual Violence

This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.
This systemic problem can and must be rectified and repaired. Here’s how.
Two cops who are only visible from the chest to waist and are holding batons.
Two cops who are only visible from the chest to waist and are holding batons.
Oct 19, 2023

Why School Discipline Reform Still Matters

Race discrimination is more than a number. Federal guidance makes it clear that Black students are still disproportionately disciplined, and offers a path forward.
Race discrimination is more than a number. Federal guidance makes it clear that Black students are still disproportionately disciplined, and offers a path forward.
A police car driving on a road in front of a school bus.
A police car driving on a road in front of a school bus.
Oct 13, 2023

Baby Bonds: A Path Toward Prosperity for Future Generations

Reducing the racial wealth gap requires lawmakers to enact proactive strategies.
Reducing the racial wealth gap requires lawmakers to enact proactive strategies.
A couple holding their two children.
A couple holding their two children.
Oct 6, 2023

Why Access to Voting is Key to Systemic Equality

Here’s how systemic barriers and discrimination continue to impact access to voting today, and why we’re fighting to ensure all people have equal access to voting.
Here’s how systemic barriers and discrimination continue to impact access to voting today, and why we’re fighting to ensure all people have equal access to voting.
A profile view of a woman in a voting booth.
A profile view of a woman in a voting booth.