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Encouraging informed and active participation in government. Serving Minnesota residents of Anoka County and northern Hennepin County. Learn more at https://my.lwv.org/minnesota/anoka-blaine-coon-rapids-area
New research shows that increased immigration enforcement in Florida last year, which was far less intense than in Minnesota, has already lowered test scores for students, including citizens.
“In my classroom, students frequently become emotional, crying due to stress or fear. Many appear increasingly agitated and reluctant to engage in class activities,”
As communities gather in Selma, Alabama, this weekend to commemorate Bloody Sunday, the timing of his passing is a powerful reminder of the courage and conviction required to challenge injustice and bring about lasting change.
"They want to be able to harass, intimidate, or improperly challenge people’s votes, chilling civic participation.”
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Here in Minnesota, we have the chance to do something powerful: protect our fundamental rights in the state constitution. Join us Thursday, March 12 to rally for the Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment and demand dignity and respect for all Minnesotans.
RSVP: bit.ly/rallyforequality
79% of Minnesotans in the Twin Cities suburbs say they support banning assault-style weapons like the AR-15 (lumaris research)
Gun violence has affected us all in MN. Bills are being debated RIGHT NOW that can address this. Tell your legislators that "enough is enough" with our easy to use form on banning assault rifles and high-capacity magazines: www.congressweb.com/LWVMN/92/
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“When a president goes around Congress to initiate military action, it is not a sign of strength. It is executive overreach and dangerous to Americans, both domestically and abroad.”
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Knowing who to call in an emergency, memorizing phone numbers, finding an attorney and knowing your “alien number” are critical for anyone unjustly detained.
“When you’re inside, you can’t do anything. Your life is in the hands of your family or your friend”
“The cases that come before the board are often matters of life or death. By cutting appeal deadlines, dismissing cases before transcripts even exist, and forcing rushed decisions under an artificial timeline, the administration is trying to deny justice.”
The rule makes “ a mockery of due process
The new law also mandates people entering government-owned buildings to use the restrooms, showers, and locker rooms that correspond with sex assigned at birth. It allows anyone to claim someone used a restroom not allowed under the law and sue for damages of $1,000.
“The persecution is the point”
Native communities regularly receive unequal and inadequate opportunities to vote in person.
“Allowing ballots mailed on Election Day to be counted ensures that Native communities’ voices are heard and respected, despite the unique logistical challenges we face.”
The SAVE Act is about voter suppression, not election security.
In 2016, the Brennan Center for Justice found that across 42 jurisdictions with high immigrant populations, there were only 30 cases of suspected noncitizens voting out of 23.5 million votes cast (.0001%).
“We will not stand by as this administration attempts to relegate generations of Black and Brown people to second-class citizenship.”
“If it is allowed to stand, this nation can no longer hold itself out to be the bastion of freedom and democracy to the world."
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This possible EO is not about election security. It is about political power and attempts to make it harder for eligible Americans to register, cast a ballot, and have their voices heard.
A bill introduced by Rep. Emma Greenman, DFL-Minneapolis, to ban semiautomatic weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines failed on a 10-10 party line vote in the House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee.
“There is nothing unlawful about standing in silence and this is a blatant abuse of power. She was not disruptive or disrespectful. She was not holding a sign, making gestures, or wearing protest gear. She was simply standing in silence.”
The Equal Representation Act (H.R.151 and S.2205) would violate the 14th Amendment by excluding noncitizens from the apportionment process, which determines the number of members each US state sends to the House of Representatives.
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Tell your MN Legislators that "enough is enough" with our easy to use form on banning assault rifles and high-capacity magazines at www.congressweb.com/LWVMN/92/
Remembering women of the movement’s past stokes the power to continue the fight for freedom, equity, and opportunity.
From their courage, resilience, and determination, there is a shining light that drowns out the darkness.
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“All three branches of government are failing the people, and our rights are under fire in Minnesota and beyond…When we can't live our lives or raise our voices without risk of being incarcerated, deported or killed, we are no longer in a functioning democracy.”
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“We are pleased the court protected this fair map and we remain focused on protecting voters’ ability to make their voices heard. We only wish that the futile attempts to undermine this fair map would cease so we could focus on what is important to Utahns.”
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“constitutional rights are not lost at the doors of Whipple.”
The lawsuit alleges the refusal to admit clergy violates the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act
DHS has adapted its tactics of war, not ended its occupation …
“Another adaptation has been for DHS to push its theater of operations outward from the cities and into the suburbs and exurbs, where the lower population density makes it harder for a critical mass of citizens to observe them.”
Members of Congress @ilhanmn.bsky.social and @angiecraigmn.bsky.social visited the Whipple Federal Building on 2/20/26, only to find it completely empty. However, ICE agents were still releasing people from it throughout the rest of the day and into the evening.
The Trump administration is apprehending and designating immigrant kids as “unaccompanied,” even as their parents in the U.S. search for them.
The ICE occupation of Minnesota is changing, but it's not over yet. And the resistance is adapting, too.
Join the ICE OUT coalition at 8pm CT Sunday to get the latest updates on efforts to get ICE OUT of Minnesota. Stay strong, Minnesota. bit.ly/mnbriefing #ICEoutMN
“Columbia Heights is in a public health crisis right now.”
These habeas corpus petitions challenging detention are often filed by volunteer lawyers - corporate litigators, divorce lawyers, estate planners & criminal defense attorneys - with Federal bar admission. “The legal claims of the government are so weak that these are actually pretty straightforward”
“The government’s understaffing and high caseload is a problem of its own making and absolutely does not justify flagrant disobedience of court orders”
"We have no regulatory framework in place to protect our communities and the environment from the detrimental impacts of these facilities”
