Civil Liberties & Voting Access

This section highlights organizations protecting constitutional rights and expanding voting access in Minnesota and across the country.

ACLU of Minnesota

ACLU-MN defends the liberties of all Minnesotans through litigation, lobbying, and community mobilization.

Mission: To realize the promise of the U.S. Constitution for all and expand the reach of its guarantees.

Take Action
Monitor: Track legislative threats to civil rights in Minnesota.
Donate: Fund local legal defense and non-partisan advocacy.
Volunteer: Join legal observers and community organizers.

Black Voters Matter

BVM builds political power in marginalized communities by increasing voter turnout and advocating for ballot access.

Mission: To increase power in communities by boosting voter engagement and advocating for policies that expand voting access.

Take Action
Monitor: Follow the latest news and reports on voting rights and representation.
Donate: Fund transportation to polls and rural organizing infrastructure.
Volunteer: Assist with peer-to-peer texting, phone banking and more.

League of Women Voters MN

LWV-MN is a non-partisan organization that empowers voters and defends democracy through education and advocacy.

Mission: To ensure everyone is represented in our democracy by protecting and expanding voting rights.

Take Action
Monitor: Stay current with 2026 legislative priorities and advocacy training sessions.
Donate: Support statewide outreach to new and young voters.
Join: Lead community registration drives with a local chapter.

Partnership for Civil Justice Fund

PCJF provides high-impact legal defense for activists and movements by litigating landmark First Amendment cases.

Mission: Defending democracy and advancing rights by litigating landmark civil rights and First Amendment cases.

Take Action
Monitor: Track legal updates on protest rights and police accountability.
Donate: Support the Protest Law Center’s litigation efforts.

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