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Mission: The mission of the american civil liberties union of minnesota is to protect the civil liberties of all minnesotans through litigation, public education, and lobbying.
Programs: Public education program:educating and engaging the public is key to the organization's mission. The organization seeks to educate minnesotans about their civil liberties by providing schools with educational materials, by speaking in public on civil liberties, and by mobilizing individuals to personally advocate for their rights.
legislative program:by drafting effective legislation and testifying on bills with civil liberties implications, the organization ensures that the government does not succeed in infringing on individuals rights.
legal program:the organization protects individuals' civil rights by selecting, negotiating, and trying cases with the potential to establish legal precedent, broaden interpretation, and strengthen civil liberties. The organization is supported by volunteer attorneys who donate their time and expertise to the organization's cause.