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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…
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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… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Courts and Executive Power
In the NewsVirgil Wiebe, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke on WBUR’s “On Point” about the growing number of legal challenges facing the Trump administration. Wiebe explained that recent court actions reflect increasing tension between the executive branch and the judiciary, highlighting concerns about compliance with court orders and the long-term implications for… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Prosecutorial Decision-Making
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with KSTP about a new Ramsey County analysis examining why some felony cases are not charged. Osler noted that the findings align with trends seen in other jurisdictions and highlighted the report’s unusual level of transparency in showing how prosecutorial decisions… -
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… -
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,…