American Civil Liberties Union

New Bill Would Require Peace Officers To Report Suspected Undocumented Immigrants to ICE

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Representative Jim Kasper of Fargo is among lawmakers sponsoring a bill that would require peace officers to report suspected undocumented immigrants to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bill says if the peace officer fails to make the report, they could be charged with a class B misdemeanor and be sentenced to up to six…

ACLU representing Fargo woman charged in bong water case

CROOKSTON, Minn. (Christopher Ingraham – Minnesota Reformer) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is providing legal representation to Jessica Beske, a Fargo woman facing decades in prison and a potential $1 million fine over bong water allegedly found in her possession in a case that has raised questions about uneven enforcement of the state’s drug laws. “We’re pretty broadly…

Fargo City Commission Votes 4-1 To Oppose State Anti-LGBTQ Bills

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo City Commission votes 4-1 to oppose a series of state bills filed by Republican legislators targeting LGBTQ+ residents in the state. The only no vote came from Commissioner Dave Piepkorn. Cody Schuler, advocacy manager with the American Civil Liberties Union of North Dakota told commissioners the legislation amounts to a “culture war” that takes away…

Lawsuit Seeks to Restore Voting Rights for Felons in Minnesota

The lawsuit would affect more than 52,000 people.

ST. PAUL, Minn.–The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the state of Minnesota to restore the voting rights of convicted felons who are on supervised release or probation. The group’s Minnesota chapter says the lawsuit filed Monday in Ramsey County District Court would affect more than 52,000 people who live and work in their communities, raise families and pay taxes…