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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…
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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… -
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… -
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…