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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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Aug 10, 2023

When Will Biden Stop Giving Immigration Powers to Racist, Corrupt Sheriffs?

Naureen Shah, Senior Legislative Counsel and Advisor
Naureen Shah, Senior Legislative Counsel and Advisor
Sherriff getting into an SUV
Sherriff getting into an SUV
Aug 3, 2023

The Deadly and Tragic Costs of Pretrial Detention

Local officials must take action to prevent more deaths in Fulton County, Georgia's jails.
Local officials must take action to prevent more deaths in Fulton County, Georgia's jails.
Protester with raised fist in the air at Fulton County Jail after the death of Lashawn Thompson.
Protester with raised fist in the air at Fulton County Jail after the death of Lashawn Thompson.
Jul 12, 2023

Moving Beyond the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Rulings

The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.
The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.
Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.
Demonstrators protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington.
Jul 11, 2023

Biden Knows Section 702 is Unconstitutional, Yet His Administration Still Defends It

Congress must stop this mass warrantless surveillance and abuse of government power.
Congress must stop this mass warrantless surveillance and abuse of government power.
Macro image of an iris with glitch filter overlaid.
Macro image of an iris with glitch filter overlaid.
Jul 11, 2023

Looking Beyond Haaland v. Brackeen

The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s protections lies with the states.
The future of the Indian Child Welfare Act’s protections lies with the states.
ICWA demonstrators stand outside of the U.S. Supreme Court.
ICWA demonstrators stand outside of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Jun 30, 2023

Wisconsinites Delivered a Pivotal Win for Abortion Access and Democracy

A pivotal state supreme court election made clear that we won’t tolerate attacks on our reproductive freedom.
A pivotal state supreme court election made clear that we won’t tolerate attacks on our reproductive freedom.
Pro-choice protesters holding signs in the Wisconsin capitol.
Pro-choice protesters holding signs in the Wisconsin capitol.