ACLU-MN SUES ON BEHALF OF MAN WRONGFULLY ARRESTED IN WILLMAR
The ACLU of Minnesota filed a lawsuit on behalf of Derrick Gilbert, who was unlawfully arrested by Willmar police in a classic case of “walking while Black.”
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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May 2, 2023
State Supreme Courts Offer the Best Chance to Advance Rights
Through litigation and engagement strategies, we’re turning to the states to protect our liberties where federal courts have failed.
Through litigation and engagement strategies, we’re turning to the states to protect our liberties where federal courts have failed.
Apr 24, 2023
Is the Government Tracking Your Social Media Activity?
Suspicionless monitoring of social media accounts chills speech and threatens our right to live without fear of constant government scrutiny.
Suspicionless monitoring of social media accounts chills speech and threatens our right to live without fear of constant government scrutiny.
Apr 12, 2023
This Deceptive ICE Tactic Violates the Fourth Amendment
For years, ICE has impersonated the police and used other ruses to lure immigrants into detention and deportation. Two ACLU clients share what it’s like to fall into an ICE trap.
For years, ICE has impersonated the police and used other ruses to lure immigrants into detention and deportation. Two ACLU clients share what it’s like to fall into an ICE trap.
Apr 7, 2023
Voting Restored for 55,000 Minnesotans
When the Senate voted to restore the vote to upwards of 50,000 Minnesotans, Jennifer Schroeder saw it on TV and immediately texted her boyfriend the good news.
State law barred anyone on felony...
When the Senate voted to restore the vote to upwards of 50,000 Minnesotans, Jennifer Schroeder saw it on TV and immediately texted her boyfriend the good news.
State law barred anyone on felony...
Apr 7, 2023
Catholic Group Buying Data to Out Gay Priests is Tip of Location-Tracking Iceberg
Data from hookup and dating apps is just one corner of a multibillion-dollar ecosystem of private information bought and sold without our permission.
Data from hookup and dating apps is just one corner of a multibillion-dollar ecosystem of private information bought and sold without our permission.
Mar 27, 2023
This Law Could Criminalize Everyday Conversations About Immigration
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a federal law that violates our First Amendment right to free speech.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a federal law that violates our First Amendment right to free speech.