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In the News: Julie Jonas on Minnesota Supreme Court Privacy Ruling
In the NewsJulie Jonas, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with KARE 11 and MPR News about a Minnesota Supreme Court ruling that places new limits on how law enforcement can use cellphone location data. The decision affirms privacy protections under the state constitution and could impact how geofence warrants are…
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In the News: Mark Osler on AI Use in Legal Advice
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with WCCO Radio about the increasing use of artificial intelligence in legal advice. In the discussion, Osler and State Senator Erin Maye Quade examined how AI is being used in legal contexts and the broader implications for the legal profession as… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Delays in ICE Shooting Probe
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with NPR about the status of federal investigations into recent ICE-related shootings in Minnesota. Moran raised concerns about the lack of progress and transparency, noting that federal authorities appear to be limiting state access to key evidence. From the story: But Minnesota… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Minneapolis Police Chief Conduct Complaints
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to WCCO-TV about the surge of conduct complaints made regarding Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. Moran highlighted the anonymous nature of the conduct complaints. From the story: Professor Rachel Moran, a police accountability expert with the University of St. Thomas School of Law, said… -
In the News: Thomas Berg on Legal Tensions Over Religious Freedom
In the NewsThomas Berg, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with Law360 about a group of federal cases that could influence how courts balance religious liberty with workplace discrimination laws. Berg noted that the cases, now before the Fourth Circuit, raise unresolved legal questions about the extent to which religious employers… -
In the News: Thomas Berg on Proposed Law After Church Protest
In the NewsThomas Berg, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about a proposed Minnesota bill aimed at preventing disruptions during religious services. Berg said the proposal aims to balance religious freedom with free speech rights, noting that while demonstrations are allowed outside, disrupting services could be unlawful. From the article:Disruption,… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Trump’s Fraud Crackdown and Clemency Record
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The New York Times about tensions between President Donald Trump’s recent push to crack down on fraud and his history of granting clemency to individuals convicted of similar crimes. Osler said the approach reflects a broader contradiction in how fraud is… -
School of Law Hosts Critical Discussions About the Rule of Law
Business & LawThrough workshops and symposia coordinated by University of St. Thomas School of Law faculty this past fall, leading scholars, law school administrators, lawyers and judges convened to examine how current pressures on democratic institutions and constitutional order in the United States and around the world pose a threat to the rule of law—the foundational principle… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Police Credibility Lists
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about the role of Brady lists, which track law enforcement officers with credibility issues that must be disclosed in court. Moran explained that even when an officer’s inaccurate statements were not intentional, they can still be relevant to… -
In the News: Rachel Moran and Mark Osler on Federal Officer Investigation
In the NewsRachel Moran and Mark Osler, professors at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The Associated Press about Hennepin County’s investigation into federal immigration officers involved in Operation Metro Surge. Moran said prosecutors are evaluating whether agents acted outside the scope of their authority, and Osler said the inquiry could help bring…