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In the News: Rachel Moran on ICE at the Ecuadorian Consulate
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, weighed in after the Ecuadorian Consulate in Minneapolis reported that ICE agents attempted to enter the building and were denied access. Speaking to WCCO-TV, Moran explained that the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations prohibits U.S. authorities from entering a foreign consulate without permission,…
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In the News: Hank Shea Discusses DOJ Probe and Legal Precedent
In the NewsHank Shea, senior distinguished fellow at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a fellow with the Holloran Center and the Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing, co-authored a Minnesota Star Tribune commentary about the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into Minnesota officials who have publicly opposed federal immigration enforcement. From the Op-Ed:On… -
In the News: Julie Jonas on Don Lemon Arrest and the First Amendment
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Law Professor Julie Jonas spoke with multiple new outlets about the federal arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon, calling it an attack on the free press. Jonas said the federal government’s use of the FACE Act against journalists covering St. Paul protests raises concerns over the First Amendment. From the Minnesota Star Tribune:Julie Jonas, a law professor at the… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Federal Judge’s Order Limiting ICE Detentions
In the NewsA federal judge has ordered the immediate release of lawful refugees detained by ICE in Minnesota. Speaking with KSTP, University of St. Thomas law professor Virgil Wiebe explained that the ruling affirms refugees’ legal right to remain in the United States and bars federal agents from detaining individuals who have not been charged with a… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Pardons, Loyalty and Power
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a former federal prosecutor, spoke with USA TODAY about President Donald Trump’s expansive use of presidential clemency during his second term, offering legal and historical context for how the pardon power is being used and what it signals about executive authority. From the story:… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Judicial Oversight of ICE
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law professor Mark Osler spoke with the Associated Press analyzing the growing conflict between federal courts and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as Chief U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz ordered ICE leadership to explain repeated noncompliance with court orders. Osler, a former federal prosecutor, explained that the dispute underscores fundamental… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Accountability in ICE Shootings and Arrests
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Law professor Rachel Moran appeared across multiple local outlets, including Axios, FOX 9 and WCCO, as Minnesota officials pursued extraordinary legal measures to preserve evidence and assert state authority following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents. Moran addressed concerns about federal noncompliance with court orders, patterns… -
In the News: Mark Osler on the DOJ’s Investigation Into Minnesota Elected Officials
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a former federal prosecutor, spoke to MPR News host Nina Moini about the DOJ’s investigation into top Minnesota elected officials. Osler explains the nature of federal subpoenas and address the politicization of the DOJ. From the story: Well, it’s not unusual for… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Court Limits and ICE Actions
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, has been featured across multiple national and local outlets analyzing the legal implications of intensified ICE activity in Minnesota. Moran discussed a federal judge’s order limiting ICE’s response to peaceful protesters, the enforcement and consequences of potential violations, and broader federal state tensions… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Investigating ICE and Federal Authority in Minnesota
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a former federal prosecutor, has been quoted across multiple national outlets including MPR News, The Hill and The Week analyzing the legal fallout from the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Osler has addressed whether an ICE officer can be prosecuted,…