Attorney General Keith Ellison
@AGEllison
Followers
29K
Following
298
Media
747
Statuses
3K
Official Twitter account of the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison. Helping people afford their lives and live with dignity, safety & respect.
Joined February 2019
Thank you to @OmarJimenez for having me on today to talk about the five year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, the progress we've made, and the work left to be done.
28
10
26
If you are born in the U.S., you are a U.S. citizen. Period. The 14th Amendment clearly says so. The Supreme Court has affirmed it for more than 125 years. That's why I'm suing Pres. Trump to block his unconstitutional executive order purporting to end birthright citizenship.
9K
13K
125K
Let me make something clear: it's not the job of local law enforcement in Minnesota to carry out the dictates of the Trump administration.
6K
3K
11K
We cannot sit back and hope that things will get better 13 days from now. We must hold the President of the United States accountable today, using any and all tools available.
115
835
5K
It with a large degree of humility and a great seriousness, I accept for my office the responsibility for leadership on this critical case involving the killing of George Floyd. We are going to bring to bear all the resources necessary to achieve justice in this case.
758
2K
6K
George Floyd mattered. Somebody loved him. His life had value. He lost it yesterday in a way that raises pain and trauma once again for so many. We owe it to everyone affected to investigate thoroughly. We will seek justice and we will find it.
118
629
3K
If allowed to stand, individuals stripped of their rightful U.S. citizenship would be forced to live under constant threat of deportation while lacking clear citizenship in any other nation. At least 150K children born each year would be denied guaranteed rights and protections.
420
147
4K
I've issued a binding opinion that public schools may not deny students' participation in graduation ceremonies bc of unpaid meal debts. Under MN law, the dignity &respect that comes from participating in a grad ceremony cannot be restricted by your ability to afford your life.
37
385
2K
ICYMI last night a court blocked Elon Musk’s hacker bros from accessing your personal info at the Treasury Dept. 18 AGs and I brought that lawsuit. We’re not stopping until your personal data is safe, the hackers are out of our government, and Musk obeys American law.
385
916
3K
Ppl protesting in person to “liberate” MN right now are irresponsible, dangerous & risking Minnesotans’ lives. Doubt it? Look at SoDak: they’re not sheltering in place & have >4x MN’s rate of cases. They’re 15th in US; MN is 50th. In SD they’re free to get sick & infect others.
96
551
2K
BREAKING: The PRO Act is now the law of the land in MN. This means your rights to abortion, contraception and privacy in healthcare decisions are now guaranteed. Thanks to everyone who made this day possible. This will help every Minnesotan live with dignity, safety and respect.
479
382
2K
A landlord in Sandstone cut off his tenants' utilities to force them out of their home while they're sheltering in place w their at-risk 4yo daughter. That's against @GovTimWalz's Exec Order & MN law. I took him to court this afternoon to make him stop.
70
375
2K
Thank you, Governor.
Having @AGEllison lead this prosecution keeps faith with our commitment to ensure justice for George Floyd. Thank you, Attorney General. I can think of nobody better to do this critical work.
341
272
2K
After reports a TN co was recruiting private security for MN’s elections, we investigated. We just won a settlement: that co will *not* recruit/provide security to MN before, during or after the election & will *not* intimidate voters in MN or anywhere.
51
351
2K
The reason ppl are hurting isn’t bc of the #StayHomeMN order—it’s bc #COVID19 pandemic is exposing huge rips in our social fabric. US has no mandatory paid leave or univ healthcare, unaffordable housing, min wage so low no one can live off it. We can fix all that *and* stay safe.
36
436
2K
Today I joined 7 AGs in respectfully calling on Pres. Biden to cancel federal student debt. It’s a crushing $1.7 TRILLION that could go straight into our economy but instead is harming families and aggravating unfairness & inequity. Let’s do it and give all of us a lift.
255
253
2K
No president gets to trample the Constitution. You can read more about the lawsuit I've filed with over 20 of my fellow Attorneys General here:
295
162
2K
Amir Locke's life mattered. He was only 22 years old and had his whole life ahead of him. His family and friends must now live the rest of their lives without him. (1/3).
61
247
1K
Trump's creation of DOGE and appointment of Elon Musk to lead it is unconstitutional. It is unacceptable that Musk is using this unconstitutional appointment to try to cut the federal government to the bone. Today, I filed a lawsuit to shut this illegal power grab down.
735
555
2K
I sued Pres Trump & the Postmaster Gen today to halt drastic changes to USPS service that threaten our votes & ppl's lives. Our lawsuit says they violated fed law in making these changes in this way. They’ve now said they’re backing down. I’m moving ahead.
287
318
1K
Today, I filed a lawsuit seeking to end Elon Musk’s access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system. I will not allow Trump & Musk to use government efficiency as a smokescreen to slash funding to anything and everything that doesn’t align with their political agenda.
628
495
2K
If you're concerned about the effect of last night's elections, know that my Office remains committed to defending the rights, freedoms, and dignity of the people of Minnesota. If you need us, call 651-296-3353. We're here to help.
498
173
1K
Trump's Administration is trying to overwhelm people's ability to respond to their illegal actions. They've admitted it. We cannot let them steamroll our democracy. Speak out, share your story, call lawmakers, and engage in peaceful protest. I'll be working right alongside you.
212
839
2K
Simple reminder: during COVID19 and with historically high turnout, counting all legally cast votes will take time. That’s what we expected and is totally normal. Regardless of what anyone else claims, the election is over when and only when all legally cast votes are counted.
28
277
1K
One of these is a highlighter and one is a vape - can you tell the difference? . Across Minnesota, unauthorized vaping products like these are making their way into kids' hands. That's unacceptable. Today, I'm sending a warning to +5,000 retailers: stop selling these products.
147
210
1K
My wishes for Merrick Garland as AG: help Americans afford their lives by beefing up antitrust enforcement, help people live with dignity & respect by prioritizing criminal-justice reform, and reestablish the rule of law in the federal govt where it has been sorely lacking.
28
181
1K
BREAKING: MN Supreme Court has dismissed an unfounded lawsuit to block the certification of Minnesota’s already-certified election. Proud of my office for defending the safest and highest-turnout election in America and the clear will of the voters.
80
161
1K
SCOTUS has overturned Roe—but in MN, your right to choose is protected & that’s not changing. But Americans everywhere, not only in MN, are in our circle of compassion. My pledge to you: No one from any state will be prosecuted in MN for seeking an abortion that’s legal in MN.
132
265
1K
We're not just going to fix up the windows and sweep up the glass, we're going to fix the broken, shattered society that leaves so many people behind.
196
261
1K
BREAKING: A fed appeals court vacated a Trump Admin rule that would have repealed the Obama Clean Power Plan and led to more CO2 & greenhouse gas emissions—even while 2020 was the 2nd-hottest year on record. I’m proud Minnesota joined 21 other states in fighting it & winning.
20
119
990
Minnesota and federal law are clear: it is strictly illegal to intimidate or interfere with voters. I want to make to make it crystal clear to anyone who is even *thinking* about intimidating voters that I will not hesitate to enforce the laws against it to the fullest extent.
57
160
953
Thomas Lane has pled guilty to 2nd-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. My thoughts are once again with the victims, George Floyd and his family. Floyd should still be with us. But I am pleased Thomas Lane has accepted responsibility for his role in Floyd’s death.
46
206
951
The Trump Admin is trying to blackmail *legal* immigrants & their families into *not* getting help w food, housing & healthcare that they’re entitled to. I joined a coalition of AGs to fight it: MN is better than that. 3 different courts blocked it today.
77
218
1K
Today, Enbridge admitted it breached a confined aquifer in Clearwater Cty while building Line 3, knew it did it, and did not notify the MN DNR as required. This admission comes in response to criminal charges my office filed after having the case referred by the Clearwater 1/4.
30
248
961
The court has sustained 8 out of 9 charges against defendants in the murder of George Floyd, incl the most serious ones. All 4 defendants will stand trial for murder & manslaughter in the 2nd degree. This is a positive step fwd in the path to justice.
61
248
919
Now the NY, NJ & HI AGs have won a prelim injunction in their suit vs De Joy & Trump Admin for illegal changes to USPS that would hurt our election. That’s in addition to the one 13 other AGs & I won 10 days ago. AGs protect ppl when the fed govt tries to hurt us.
BREAKING: A federal judge just issued an order in our case halting the Trump Administration's efforts to interfere with mail delivery in advance of the election. We WILL have a free and fair election.
74
281
842
What we’re dealing with is not an isolated case. We’re dealing with a systemic problem. the state needs permanent, deep systemic change.
167
267
925
Trusted local election officials are painstakingly counting every legally cast vote. The election will be over when and only when their work is done. This is exactly how it’s supposed to work. We owe them our respect, our thanks and our patience.
23
107
869
BREAKING: We're suing Agri Stats for helping big meat processors coordinate to keep your food prices high. This anticompetitive behavior is illegal, hurts farmers, and makes it harder for Minnesotans to afford their lives. I will not stand for it.
118
242
800
President Trump, who has been unable to persuade Congress and the country that a wall is necessary, is forcing a constitutional crisis that harms the people of MN. I've joined 15 states in suing re: his emergency declaration because I cannot allow him to do that.
55
106
854
What does it mean to be cast out and then invited back in? . What does it mean to have a say over the people who represent you?. It means everything. Yesterday was a good day for justice and democracy. We restored the vote to over 50,000 Minnesotans.
71
140
825
This time next wk voting will be over but vote counting will still be going on, incl in MN—& that’s normal. All votes—no matter where, when or how they were cast—must & will be counted. We can expect officials to take the time it takes to get it right. That’s as it should be.
334
165
798
If you’re alive, you might be able to enjoy some freedoms; if you’re dead, you can’t enjoy any. Anyone is free to disagree with @GovTimWalz or me or any elected official. But no one has the freedom to take away someone else’s freedom to live. I condemn this dangerous protest.
53
161
783
Lots of folks are worried about the harm Pres Trump is doing to USPS. Not only the integrity of our votes: ppl rely on it for life-saving meds too. It’s wrong & I’m as concerned as you are. As MN AG I’m looking at *all* my options for holding them accountable as soon as I can.
110
124
779
#BREAKING: A fed court in NY just ruled Pres Trump cannot exclude undocumented immigrants from congressional apportionment in the #2020Census. This is a win in a lawsuit I filed w AGs, cities & counties from across the US in July. Everybody counts means everybody must be counted.
32
148
738
Let me be clear: Donald Trump doesn't have the power to unilaterally cut off federal funding to Minnesota or any other state. That's why I sued him to block this illegal order. I don't sit around looking for ways to sue Trump, but I will not hesitate to when he breaks the law.
246
268
918
Law enforcement in MN should be focused on serious crimes, not low-level cannabis offenses that lead to significant racial disparities in our criminal-justice system and injustice in our communities, and do little or nothing to keep us safer. #LegalizeMN.
24
149
734
BREAKING: #mnleg has restored the vote to 1000s of Minnesotans who can now fully contribute to making our communities stronger, more connected, and safer for all of us. I first proposed this bill 20 yrs ago. Deeply gratified for all the hard work that led to this historic moment.
110
107
687
There are a few reports of disinformation robocalls. Here are the FACTS:. ALL VOTING ENDS at 8PM TONIGHT. You can vote if you’re in line by 8pm. Do NOT arrive later. Voting is easy, secure and SAFE. Just wear a mask when you go!. Don’t let anyone steal your voice or your vote.
20
235
708
Most people, overwhelmingly, are trying to bring justice to Mr. Floyd’s case and drive toward systemic change. I wouldn’t discount there were some folks who were here for mischief. I’m not going to let them obscure the righteous, noble cause of seeking justice for Mr. Floyd.
412
153
696
I led 23 AGs from across America today in asking AG Barr to reverse his abrupt decision to let DOJ meddle in election results—despite 40 years of policy against it—and to step away from undermining our democracy.
195
130
629
Trump ordered the National Institutes of Health to cut billions in medical research funding. This illegal order would grind much of America's cutting-edge work to cure and treat human disease to a halt. I sued Trump over it, and a judge just ordered him to resume payments.
166
296
819
Congratulations to legislators for passing the PRO Act, a critical piece of legislation guaranteeing Minnesotans a fundamental right to make choices about your own body.
2K
88
712
Minnesotans deserve access to affordable care to treat their symptoms and address chronic pain without turning to opioids or other serious drugs. #LegalizeMN #mnleg
25
157
687
Minnesotans: from now on the ONLY WAY YOU CAN VOTE if you haven’t voted already is IN PERSON. If you have an absentee ballot you haven’t returned, that’s ok: just get to your polling place by 8pm to vote either inside (mask up!) or curbside instead. Make your voice heard by 8pm!.
It’s now past the 3:00 pm deadline for hand-delivery of absentee ballots. If you still have an absentee ballot, vote at your polling place until 8:00 pm. You can vote there either inside or “curbside” (from a vehicle). Find your polling place here:
12
205
635
BREAKING: My Office just reached a major settlement with Walmart and Reynolds. These companies marketed so-called ‘recycling’ bags that can’t actually be recycled. That's unacceptable, so I'm making them pay back every cent of profits they made selling those bags in Minnesota.
85
95
585
#BREAKING: Fed judge orders Trump Admin to extend #Census2020 counting until Oct. 31. This is a win in a case I filed an amicus brief in earlier this month. This is good news for Minnesota and all of America. Everybody counts so everybody must be counted.
22
200
577
What in the world does burning down Migizi and Juxtaposition Arts in the Northside have to do with justice for George Floyd? Nothing. We are asking for you to let the National Guard have the street after 8:00 p.m. so that we can restore order and build justice.
117
192
558
Donald Trump is trying to shut down the Department of Education. I just filed a lawsuit to stop him. Trump is not a king, and I will not let him be a dictator. He does not have the authority to effectively shut down an entire federal department that is authorized by Congress.
206
188
703
A landlord in Roseville is trying to illegally force a tenant out tomorrow. The tenant asked for more time to find a new place to shelter but the landlord said no. When my office told the landlord what he’s doing is illegal, he said sue me. So I am.
33
149
541
Loving America fully means reckoning fearlessly with our contradictions and our history—all of it. Loving America fully means holding it to the highest expression of freedom and justice for all—no exceptions. That’s how I choose to love America, on July 4 and every day.
34
122
558
.@GovTimWalz has just issued an Exec Order halting evictions during the emergency. I *fully* support it & will vote to approve it at today’s Exec Council mtg. The Gov and @LtGovFlanagan are working as hard & fast as they can to protect ppl. This is a big step fwd & I thank them.
17
130
528
The person who discovered insulin nearly 100 yrs ago believe it was unethical to commercialize a lifesaving drug so sold the patent for $1. Now people have to go to Canada to afford it bc the price has gone up 1200% in 20 yrs. Think about it. #Insulin4all
27
321
533
A woman’s right to control her own body is a fundamental human right. I’m appalled the Supreme Court did not stop Texas’ clearly unconstitutional law from taking effect. It's no accident the law hits low-income women and women of color hardest. You bet I'm planning to fight it.
125
76
530
Folks, in light of the 8th circuit decision last night, if you have not already voted and are not planning to vote in person on Tuesday, you should TURN IN YOUR BALLOT IN-PERSON. Here’s how. Please SHARE WIDELY and go to go learn more.
98
429
512
30 years ago, Minnesota sued Big Tobacco for lying about the harms of smoking. Big Tobacco agreed to pay the state $6.5 billion. Recently my office caught them underpaying the state by over $58 million, took them to court, and we just won. Big Tobacco will pay what they owe.
88
89
602
The @nytimes contacted election officials from both parties in all 50 states. Every single one, incl @MNSteveSimon, reported no fraud. The President needs to set aside his false claims & game-playing and make way for a smooth transition like every president before him has done.
I’m happy to join Secretaries of State of both political parties, from all over America, in saying that our election was fair, honest, and secure.
105
139
468
BREAKING: US Supreme Court just rejected unfounded, fact-free Texas lawsuit to overturn the clear will of the American people. Proud to have opposed it. Time for this madness to end and finally honor the American people.
BREAKING: Texas's lawsuit against GA MI PA & WI is unfounded & evidence-free. Judges across the country have already thrown out 54 lawsuits like it against the voters' clear will. I just joined AGs from 23 states to ask SCOTUS to throw this one out too.
52
59
485
Minnesotans, a delay means our system is working and every legally cast vote is being counted. It’s going to take longer to count all votes this year for 3 simple reasons. 1) High turnout . 2) Mail in ballots take longer to count . 3) Slower counts because of COVID precautions
13
93
483
My office has had 150 complaints of price-gouging on items like water, rice, butter, toilet paper, bleach, masks, hand sanitizer & allergy meds. Now we have clear authority to fight it. If this happened to you, contact my office asap. We're ready to help.
18
166
501
Walter Mondale was a towering figure in civil rights, a transformative VP & an iconic Minnesotan. As MN AG, he made sure the law was used for justice & was the original people’s lawyer. He once told me of all the jobs he had, being AG was his favorite. I can see why.
10
77
483
POTUS & WH calling COVID-19 “Chinese virus” and worse is dangerous & racist. Dangerous because a pandemic by definition hits everyone, so calling it anything other than it is tells people they’re not responsible for it. Racist because it is. I’m calling it out & you should too.
29
107
453
Af-Am and white ppl in MN consume cannabis at v similar rates—yet while Black ppl are just 5% of MN pop they make up 30% of cannabis arrests. Criminalizing a product most ppl want legalized, and continuing a legacy of racial injustice in doing so, is not defensible. #legalizemn.
21
93
485
Donald Trump's attacks on the trans community are morally wrong, unconstitutional, and contrary to our values as Americans. You can expect the Minnesota Attorney General's Office to stand against these attacks and defend your freedom to be who you are.
270
165
555
Here’s the bottom line: the people will decide the outcome of this election. No matter how long it takes, our democracy requires we respect the will of the people.
13
77
450
Q: When is the election over?. Incorrect: When one candidate says it is. Correct: When and only when all the legally cast votes are counted and every voice is heard, however long that takes—not before .
45
119
416
BREAKING: In response to a lawsuit filed by myself and 22 other attorneys general, a federal judge just issued a temporary restraining order blocked Donald Trump’s illegal attempt to freeze important federal funding for our schools, police, healthcare, and more.
101
148
544
BREAKING-BIG WIN: A federal court just issued a preliminary injunction ordering Trump to reopen the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The CFPB protects you from financial exploitation. I joined 22 AGs in asking the court to do this. Big win for consumers.
106
145
549
Thank you, Minnesota, for the honor of continuing to serve as your Attorney General. No matter what the next 4 years bring, every decision we make will be based in helping you afford your life and live with dignity, safety, and respect. Everybody counts, everybody matters.
336
51
445
We should all get to see everything in the Mueller Report. There should be nothing to hide from the American people.
160
100
395
I serve on the MN Board of Pardons. Tomorrow @ 9 am we will take up a posthumous pardon application for Max Mason. He was convicted of rape in connection with the infamous Duluth lynchings that happened 100 yrs ago next week. Tmrw, 100 yrs later, we are poised to do justice. 1/8.
28
96
410
The American people decided the outcome of this election—as it should be. Joe Biden will be president with a majority of the electoral college and the popular vote. Now we expect and look forward to a peaceful transition of power.
15
43
411
Last night, in response to my lawsuit, a federal judge blocked Trump's illegal Executive Orders targeting gender-affirming care from taking effect in MN. It is unlawful and grossly immoral for Trump to use the federal government to target trans kids just trying to be themselves.
359
117
494
Voters—no one else—decide elections & have spoken. States run fair, secure elections thx to trusted officials & poll workers—and did so. States certify the results. The fed govt’s role is ensuring an orderly transition & peaceful transfer of power. Anything else is playing games.
41
76
388
The individuals who shot these children must be held accountable. I will also keep holding Kia and Hyundai for accountable for making their vehicles easy to steal—and refusing to do anything meaningful about it. I won’t stop until they do the right thing.
992
68
400
All reports are that voting is running smoothly in MN, and we expect it to keep running safely & smoothly. If you haven’t voted yet, you can vote with confidence & have until 8pm to get in line to do so & make sure your vote is counted. Great job, Minnesota—let’s keep it up.
11
61
391
Let me be perfect clear: while I am AG, no one will be prosecuted in Minnesota for seeking or providing an abortion that’s legal in Minnesota.
38
74
380
All the science about #COVID19 tells us wearing a mask helps stop the spread. Everyone wants to stop the spread. So there’s every reason to support @GovTimWalz’s EO. I do & will vote to approve it. Wearing a mask is how we care for each other as humans and Minnesotans. #MaskUpMN
200
48
369
The war to overthrow the US govt of 160 yrs ago is being revived today by a treasonous mob storming the US Capitol with confederate flags in a lawless, violent attempt to overthrow our democracy, urged on by the defeated president of the US. They must all be held accountable.
27
107
395
BREAKING: Texas's lawsuit against GA MI PA & WI is unfounded & evidence-free. Judges across the country have already thrown out 54 lawsuits like it against the voters' clear will. I just joined AGs from 23 states to ask SCOTUS to throw this one out too.
75
84
372
7 mass shootings in 7 days. Enough. @GabbyGiffords is right: Congress must pass long-overdue common-sense reforms to keep us safer in grocery stores, houses of worship & everywhere we live our lives. The ppl of Boulder & Americans everywhere need it. Now.
39
114
383
The SCOTUS draft opinion would upend 50 yrs of settled law & could harm ppl’s rights beyond abortion & repro care. What can we do? As AG I’ll keep protecting a person’s right to control their own bodies: not stopping now. We’ll win by organizing & offering hope, not despair.
54
59
359
People are dying because they cannot afford their insulin. I can’t say this any more clearly. This bill to provide an emergency supply for folks who can’t afford it is a potential life-saver.
9
114
385
Minnesota and federal law are clear: it is strictly illegal to intimidate or interfere with voters. I want to make to make it crystal clear to anyone who is even *thinking* about intimidating voters that I will not hesitate to enforce the laws against it to the fullest extent.
9
88
363
Sharing that I have tested positive for COVID. Bc I’m vaxxed & boosted, my symptoms are only those of a mild cold. I’m out of the country visiting family and am isolating in place. I’m working remotely as normal until it’s safe to return home.
138
24
374
A week ago, I sued Trump over his unconstitutional executive order attacking gender-affirming care. A court just issued an order blocking that EO in MN for the next two weeks. On 2/28, we'll be back in court to ask for an indefinite halt to this cruel bullying of our children.
298
121
454
BREAKING: Trump Administration drops citizenship question from 2020 Census. This is a big win for democracy.
45
68
377
The landlord of a mobile home park in Cosmos MN repeatedly cut off a tenant’s water in an effort to force him out during the pandemic. That’s against MN law & @GovTimWalz GovTimWalz’s Exec Order. I sued him today to stop. Not on my watch.
10
116
338
Donald Trump is using executive orders to circumvent Congress and rule like a dictator. That's deeply troubling. I am committed to standing up for the rights of my fellow Minnesotans and I encourage you to do the same. Speak out, call your lawmakers, make your voices heard.
240
130
450
The American people spoke loud and clear: they did not reelect President Trump. In MI he lost by 155K votes. For him to use the power of our govt to intimidate local officials into overturning the people’s vote for his personal benefit is utterly improper & may well be illegal.
66
56
359
I'm proud to join these AGs & @Protect_Voters in making it clear that voter intimidation is illegal under state & federal law. Minnesotans can expect our election will run as safely & smoothly as ever, but if I need to enforce laws against voter intimidation, I won't hesitate.
Is “poll watching” illegal? . When it crosses the line into voter intimidation, the answer is yes. And law enforcement is ready to stop it. We’re here to help. @AaronDFordNV @keithellison @maura_healey @dananessel @MarkHerringVA
33
67
364