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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…
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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… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Minnesota Fraud and Federal Prosecutor Resignations
In the NewsMark Osler, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The Minnesota Star Tribune and Pioneer Press about the role of federal prosecutors and how staff shortages will affect fraud investigations in Minnesota. From The Minnesota Star Tribune: The federal government’s ability to prosecute and investigate these complex fraud… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on New York State Police Discipline Failures
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor of law at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a scholar of police accountability, was quoted in a New York Times investigation examining how the New York State Police handle officer misconduct. Moran described it as troubling that a large law enforcement agency lacks a systematic process for determining… -
In the News: Thomas Berg on Competing First Amendment Rights
In the NewsThomas Berg, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, weighed in on the constitutional questions raised by a recent protest inside Cities Church in St. Paul that led to the arrests of demonstrators and journalists covering the event. Speaking to USA Today, Berg explained how the incident brought multiple First Amendment protections… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on ICE Operations and Immigrant Legal Advocacy
In the NewsVirgil Wiebe, professor of law at the University of St. Thomas and director of the university’s Immigrant Law Center, spoke with WCCO Radio host Vineeta Sawkar about the heightened state of fear facing immigrant communities amid ongoing ICE operations in Minnesota. Wiebe described how asylum seekers and families are being detained and transferred far from… -
In the News: St. Thomas Law Professors on ICE Compliance
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law professors Rachel Moran and Mark Osler were featured across national and local coverage examining growing tensions between federal courts and immigration authorities in Minnesota. The professors provided legal analysis on Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz’s actions addressing ICE compliance with court orders, including concerns over detainee releases,…