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In the News: Rachel Moran on Metro Surge Prosecutions
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with FOX 9 about the growing number of federal cases dismissed against individuals accused of assaulting or impeding Department of Homeland Security agents during Operation Metro Surge. From the article: More than half of the people charged or cited for assaulting…
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In the News: Ben Carpenter on Legal Questions About IVF
In the NewsBen Carpenter, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The New York Times about the growing legal debate surrounding frozen embryos created through IVF. Carpenter explained that courts across the country still lack consistent legal standards for determining custody of embryos after couples separate, leaving judges to weigh competing… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Green Card Policy Changes
In the NewsVirgil Wiebe, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with KSTP about a new Trump administration policy that could make it more difficult for some noncitizens to obtain permanent residency. Wiebe said the change represents a significant shift in the green card process and could create new challenges for applicants,… -
In the News: Gregory Sisk on Trump’s IRS Settlement
In the NewsGregory Sisk, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and former Department of Justice attorney, spoke with CNN about the legal and ethical concerns surrounding President Donald Trump’s lawsuit settlement with the IRS. Sisk said the case highlights the unusual nature of a sitting president influencing legal matters involving agencies within… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Falling Asylum Approval Rates
In the NewsVirgil Wiebe, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with MinnPost about the sharp decline in asylum approvals at Fort Snelling immigration court. Wiebe explained that recent procedural and structural changes under the Trump administration have made it increasingly difficult for asylum seekers to fully present their cases, raising concerns… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Feeding Our Future Sentencing
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and former federal prosecutor, spoke with CNN about the sentencing of Feeding Our Future founder Aimee Bock in one of the nation’s largest pandemic-related fraud cases. Osler explained that the unusually long prison sentence reflected both the scale of the fraud and… -
A Quiet Force for Justice: Law Professor Carl Warren Retires
People & CultureProfessor Carl Warren, a quiet yet resolute presence in the Interprofessional Center (IPC) for Counseling and Legal Services at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, will retire at the end of the 2025-26 academic year. For the past decade, he has taught law students in the law school's Community Justice Project (CJP) legal… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Wealth and Presidential Pardons
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The New Yorker about the evolving use of presidential pardons and clemency under the Trump administration. Osler, who directs a clemency clinic at St. Thomas, expressed concern that the process has become increasingly influenced by wealth, political connections, and lobbying… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Threats Against Federal Judges
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the rise in threats and harassment directed at federal judges during Operation Metro Surge. Osler noted that increasing hostility surrounding high-profile legal decisions has raised concerns about judicial safety and the broader impact political tensions… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Police Federal Partnerships
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with MPR News about concerns regarding Minneapolis police collaborating with a regional Homeland Security Task Force. Moran explained while such partnerships are common, they can reduce accountability to local communities, especially amid ongoing tensions over federal enforcement actions. From the article:Months…