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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…
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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… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Video Evidence in ICE Encounters
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to FOX 9 about false claims surrounding ICE encounters. Cell phone videos and third-party surveillance videos have been crucial evidence to reveal what happened when immigration agents used force against the public. The majority of ICE agents are not currently outfitted with… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Minnesota Gun Case Dismissal
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to The New York Times about a recent case dismissal in Minnesota. The U.S. attorney’s office dismissed a gun case because of a speedy trial violation. The situation seemed to occur because of lack of staff at the office. From the article:The… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Immigration Cases
In the NewsVirgil Wiebe, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to Vineeta Sawkar on WCCO Radio about the status of Minnesota immigration cases. After federal officials announced a drawdown of agents in Minnesota, Wiebe provided an update on how the St. Thomas law clinic experiences immigration court cases in the state. … -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Hennepin County Seeking Shooting Evidence
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law who researches use-of-force incidents and police accountability, spoke with WCCO-TV about Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty’s push to obtain evidence from federal authorities in two recent shootings of Alex Pretti and Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis. Moran said the lack of access to key… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on ICE Testimony
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with local media about the investigation into two ICE agents accused of making untruthful statements under oath in connection with a January shooting in north Minneapolis. After video evidence contradicted the agents’ initial claims that they were assaulted, federal prosecutors moved to… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on the Impact of Operation Metro Surge
In the NewsVirgil Wiebe, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and director of the Immigration Law Practice Group, spoke with The Pioneer Press about the conclusion of Operation Metro Surge and the federal government’s claim that the effort achieved its goals. While officials cited more than 4,000 arrests, Wiebe questioned how many detainees… -
In the News: Gregory Sisk on Courts and Federal Spending Disputes
In the NewsGregory Sisk, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with Bloomberg about the wave of lawsuits challenging federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration. As judges have halted or narrowed many of the administration’s spending restrictions, Sisk noted that while some claims over unpaid funds may be steered to the… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Federal Obstruction Charges
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with MPR News about the recent arrests of Minnesotans accused of impeding Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol officers. Moran explained that to obtain a conviction, the government must prove a person acted forcibly, noting that observing, recording or verbally objecting…