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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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Jun 30, 2023

What Trans Youth Want You to Know

Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.
Three kids discuss their lives, experiences, and perspectives on life in the trans community.
A young child holds up a sign reading "PROTECT TRANS KIDS, PROTECT ME - luke, age 9" at a Trans Pride March.
A young child holds up a sign reading "PROTECT TRANS KIDS, PROTECT ME - luke, age 9" at a Trans Pride March.
Jun 29, 2023

How We’re Winning The Fight to Defend Trans Rights

In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.
In states across the country, judges are blocking bans on gender-affirming care and drag performances.
A photo of ACLU client and Brandt v Rutledge plaintiff Dylan Brandt.
A photo of ACLU client and Brandt v Rutledge plaintiff Dylan Brandt.
Jun 23, 2023

A Year Without Roe

Hundreds of people shared their stories about living without a federally-protected right to abortion.
Hundreds of people shared their stories about living without a federally-protected right to abortion.
A demonstrator holding a sign that says Abortion is Our Right.
A demonstrator holding a sign that says Abortion is Our Right.
Jun 22, 2023

State and Local Governments Must Take Responsibility for Police Violence

It shouldn’t take a federal investigation to address violent and harmful practices.
It shouldn’t take a federal investigation to address violent and harmful practices.
Protestors walking down the street, with one holding a microphone and a sign with art of George Floyd's face.
Protestors walking down the street, with one holding a microphone and a sign with art of George Floyd's face.
Jun 15, 2023

Protecting the Indian Child Welfare Act at the State Level

The Supreme Court issued a landmark victory for tribal sovereignty in Brackeen v. Haaland.
The Supreme Court issued a landmark victory for tribal sovereignty in Brackeen v. Haaland.
Demonstrators stand outside the US Supreme Court to hear decisions over Indian Child Welfare Act.
Demonstrators stand outside the US Supreme Court to hear decisions over Indian Child Welfare Act.
Jun 13, 2023

Donated Blood or an Organ? Police Shouldn’t Have Easy Access to Your DNA

Warrantless analysis of DNA is unconstitutional and will damage public health initiatives.
Warrantless analysis of DNA is unconstitutional and will damage public health initiatives.
A group of blood test tubes.
A group of blood test tubes.