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In the News – AG Ellison's office to lead prosecution of officer charged in Daunte Wright's death
In the NewsLaw professor Rachel Moran commented for KSTP on Attorney General Keith Ellison's office taking over the prosecution of the officer charged in the death of Daunte Wright.
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In the News – What is the scope of the proposed Jan. 6 commission?
In the NewsLaw professor Mark Osler comments for the Tampa Bay Times on the ongoing investigation into the insurrection that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. -
In the News – Is America irredeemably racist?
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, is interviewed by The Economist about race in America and the critical race theory. -
In the News – Support for Minnesota arts and artists from foundations and the NEA; ‘The Claw’ at MSPIFF
In the NewsAn event reflecting on the anniversary of George Floyd's murder and featuring Dr. Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, is highlighted by MinnPost. -
In the News – How colorism haunts dark-skinned immigrant communities
In the NewsJournalism student Safiya Mohamed is a contributor in a nationally distributed story by PBS to examine if beauty and skincare products are marketed appropriately to women of diverse races. -
In the News – "There is no law that deals specifically with the term ‘partial-birth abortion.’”
In the NewsLaw professor Teresa Collett commented for PolitiFact on a statement made by Xavier Bercerra, the secretary of health and human services, during his confirmation hearing. -
In the News – Robbins: Sentencing matters in the Derek Chauvin case
In the NewsLaw professor Mark Osler comments for Vail Daily on the length of Derek Chauvin's sentencing in relation to past court cases. -
In the News – Fighting their own battles
In the NewsReligious liberty law professor Tom Berg comments for World Magazine Online on the federal court case that will rule on federal funding to religious universities. -
In the News – COVID vaccinations required for students, faculty on Mitchell Hamline School of Law campus
In the NewsSt. Thomas expects a full return to campus operations for the fall 2021 semester following the COVID-19 pandemic as reported by Bring Me the News. -
In the News – After Vatican warning, US bishops have limited options for planned text about Biden
In the NewsCanon lawyer and professor Charles Reid Jr. comments for the National Catholic Reporter on the authority that the Vatican holds over local bishops as the Vatican issues a warning to bishops who were planning to release a statement about President Biden's pro-choice beliefs.